Akool
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Artificial intelligence |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Jiajun (Jeff) Lu |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California , United States |
| Products | AI models for video, image, and multimedia content generation; Stream Avatar; Live Camera; Face Swap; Video Translation |
Akool Inc. is a United States-based enterprise established in 2022, with its main office located in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on advancing generative artificial intelligence through research and innovation. It creates various solutions and AI models designed to produce videos, images, and other forms of multimedia content.
History
Founded by Jiajun (Jeff) Lu, formerly a technical lead at Google, in 2022,[1] Akool rapidly gained prominence within the artificial intelligence sector. By 2025, it secured the top position on the Inc. 5000 ranking of the fastest expanding private enterprises.[2]
Services and technologies
Akool delivers AI-powered products primarily aimed at video creation and visual marketing applications.
Avatar
The Stream Avatar service allows users to generate and livestream highly customizable and realistic digital characters for use in live broadcasts and video productions.
Live Camera
Introduced in May 2025, Live Camera is Akool’s solution for real-time AI-driven video generation, specifically designed to integrate with video conferencing tools.
Face Swap
Akool’s face swap technology facilitates smooth substitution of faces within images and videos, a feature employed in promotional initiatives like Qatar Airways' "AI Adventure."
Video Translation
The company’s platform supports automated translation and dubbing of videos to broaden the accessibility of content on a global scale.