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YouArt
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 6 known investors
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YouArt provides a platform for monetizing AI-generated original content and artworks, enabling creators to sell their digital creations.
Also known as Formative Intelligence Inc
AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
YouArt was founded in 2025 by Harry Zheng and Edward Ma.
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Harry ZhengFounder & CEOHarry Zheng previously worked at Google and TikTok, where he helped develop and scale TikTok Shop Ads. He co-founded Speaking AI, a text-to-speech model company, and is now co-founder of YouArt.
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Edward MaCo-FounderEdward Ma is a co-founder of YouArt who previously worked as a machine learning engineer at TikTok and DoorDash, where he contributed to scaling ad products. He has published research in AI with significant citation impact.
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Keith Zhang
Investors · 6
Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco
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UpScaleXlisted by UpScaleX
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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M
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Beta Capitalreported$20K
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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does YouArt do?
- YouArt provides a platform for monetizing AI-generated original content and artworks, enabling creators to sell their digital creations.
- Who founded YouArt?
- YouArt was founded by Harry Zheng, Edward Ma in 2025.
- Who are YouArt's investors?
- YouArt's investors include Transpose Platform Management, UpScaleX, Y Combinator, Amino Capital, Beta Capital, Blast.Club.
- Where is YouArt headquartered?
- YouArt is headquartered in San Francisco, US.