Krikey AI
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Software |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Jhanvi Shriram, Ketaki Shriram |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | 3D character animation software, web-based video editor with voice AI dialogue, Canva app integration, Adobe Express add-on |
Krikey AI is an animation firm located in San Francisco that focuses on transforming videos into 3D character animations through the use of generative AI technology. Their product suite features a web-based video editor equipped with voice AI dialogue capabilities, supported by ElevenLabs and Amazon Polly. Additionally, they offer integrations such as an app for Canva and an add-on for Adobe Express.
History
Established in 2017 by siblings Jhanvi Shriram and Ketaki Shriram, Krikey AI initially operated as an augmented reality gaming enterprise, drawing on the founders' backgrounds at YouTube, Google, and Facebook. From 2018 to 2019, the company released AR games in collaboration with entities like the Audubon Society, the Ellen Fund, and Conservation International.
The Series A financing round, spearheaded by Jio Platforms, coincided with the launch of the mobile game YAATRA. By the year 2020, Krikey AI had secured $22 million in funding to broaden its range of products and increase its market presence.