YouArt is a platform that lets storytellers create AI-generated films and series, raise crowdfunding from early supporters, and monetize their work through subscriptions and fan-direct models. Describing itself as "Patreon for AI originals," it bundles an integrated video agent with production, crowdfunding, and distribution infrastructure. The company is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
YouArt
ActivePatreon for AI originals
Total raised
$500K
1 round
Stage
Seed
Jan 2026
Team
1-10
since 2026
Pricing
—
Founded
2026
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
—
Platform for creating AI-generated films and series
Integrated AI video agent for production
Crowdfunding from early supporters
Subscription-based monetization
Fan-direct monetization models
Production tooling for AI originals
Distribution infrastructure for finished work
Positioned as 'Patreon for AI originals'
12/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
Jan 2026 Seed $500K ● Y Combinator
Capital network
$500K raised ·1 backer·10 network links
- Backers1
- Shared portfoliocompanies these backers also fund
- Extended networkfunds that co-invest alongside them
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- What is YouArt?
- YouArt is a 'Patreon for AI originals' that lets storytellers create AI-generated films and series, crowdfund from supporters, and monetize via subscriptions.
- How do creators make money on YouArt?
- Creators monetize through subscriptions and fan-direct models, and can raise crowdfunding from early supporters.
- Does YouArt help with production?
- Yes. It pairs an integrated video agent with production, crowdfunding, and distribution tooling.
- Is YouArt established?
- YouArt is an early-stage company that is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
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