Golpo (Golpo AI) is a Y Combinator S25 startup that creates whiteboard-style explainer videos with AI from a simple prompt or document. Its engine automatically structures the narrative, generates visuals, animates scenes, and adds voiceover, supporting more than 40 languages and removing the need for agencies or complex editing software. The company, founded by Stanford computer-science researchers, launched Golpo 2.0 alongside a $4.1M seed round announced in October 2025. Golpo is based in San Francisco.
Golpo
ActiveCreate Whiteboard Explainer Videos with AI from a Prompt or Document
Total raised
$4.6M
2 rounds
Stage
Seed
Oct 2025
Team
1-10
since 2025
Pricing
—
Founded
2025
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
—
Prompt- or document-to-whiteboard-explainer-video generation
Automatic narrative structuring
Visual generation and scene animation
Automated voiceover
Support for 40+ languages
No agencies or complex editing software needed
Fast video creation in minutes
Golpo 2.0 engine improvements
12/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
Cumulative raise
From 2025 to 2026 · 2 rounds tracked
Total
$4.6M
Oct 2025 Seed $4.1M incl. Y Combinator
Jan 2025 Seed $500K ● Y Combinator
Capital network
$4.6M raised ·1 backer·10 network links
- Backers1
- Shared portfoliocompanies these backers also fund
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- What kind of videos does Golpo make?
- Golpo creates whiteboard-style explainer videos from a simple prompt or document, automatically structuring the narrative, generating visuals, animating scenes, and adding voiceover.
- How many languages does it support?
- Golpo supports more than 40 languages.
- Do I need editing skills or an agency?
- No. Golpo removes the need for agencies or complex editing software by automating the full video creation process.
- Is Golpo funded?
- The company launched Golpo 2.0 alongside a $4.1M seed round announced in October 2025.
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