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Video indexing and annotation platform using computer vision and machine learning to create searchable metadata for long-form video.
ClipMine is a video indexing and annotation platform based in Palo Alto, California, that utilizes computer vision, machine learning, and crowdsourcing to generate searchable metadata for long-form video content. The platform's software automatically analyzes footage to produce detailed tables of contents, enabling users to quickly locate specific segments across major online video platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and DailyMotion. Prior to its acquisition, the enterprise raised $2.6 million in venture capital funding from private investors including Google board member Ram Shriram, former Facebook vice president Greg Badros, and Cadence CEO Lip-Bu Tam. In August 2017, the company was acquired by the Amazon-owned video game streaming service Twitch to integrate automated metadata extraction and enhance video discovery features across its extensive streaming network. ClipMine was originally founded in 2013 by software engineer and entrepreneur Zia Syed.
ClipMine has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
ClipMine has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ClipMine has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in March 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2015 | $1M Seed | — | Crane Venture Partners, M.g. Siegler, Hoxton Ventures, Miramar Ventures, Nepenthe Capital, Presence Capital, Sherpalo Ventures, South Park Commons, The Angels' Forum, Thomvest Ventures, Tribe Capital, Anna Patterson, Joel Seligstein, Joshua Schachter, Matthew Papakipos, MG Siegler, Priyanka Gill, Roger Mcnamee, Tiemin Zhao | Announced |
ClipMine is a technology company that builds the world’s first smart video annotation and indexing platform. It combines crowdsourcing with machine learning to generate high-quality video annotations, enhancing video discovery and personalization for users. The platform serves content creators, video platforms, and viewers by solving the problem of inefficient video search and discovery, making video content more accessible and engaging. ClipMine has demonstrated growth momentum by pioneering a novel approach that leverages both human input and AI to improve video metadata quality, which is critical in the expanding digital video ecosystem[1][2][3].
Founded in the mid-2010s, ClipMine emerged from the need to improve how videos are indexed and searched online. The founders, with backgrounds in machine learning and crowdsourcing, recognized that traditional automated video tagging was insufficiently accurate and that human insight could complement AI to enhance video metadata. Early traction came from successfully launching the first platform that integrated these two approaches, gaining attention for its innovative model and potential to transform video search and personalization[3][4].
ClipMine rides the growing trend of AI-powered content enhancement and personalized media consumption. As video content proliferates across platforms, the need for efficient, scalable, and accurate video indexing becomes critical. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for personalized content experiences and advances in machine learning. ClipMine’s approach influences the broader ecosystem by setting a precedent for hybrid human-AI collaboration in content annotation, potentially shaping future standards in video search and discovery technologies[1][3][4].
Looking ahead, ClipMine is well-positioned to expand its impact as video content continues to dominate online media. Trends such as increased video streaming, user-generated content, and AI-driven personalization will likely drive further adoption of its platform. The company may evolve by enhancing its machine learning models, expanding its crowdsourcing community, and integrating with major video platforms to scale its annotation services. Its influence could grow beyond video indexing to broader multimedia content understanding, reinforcing its role as a key innovator in smart content discovery[1][2][3].
ClipMine has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ClipMine's investors include Crane Venture Partners, M.G. Siegler, Hoxton Ventures, Miramar Ventures, Nepenthe Capital, Presence Capital, Sherpalo Ventures, South Park Commons, The Angels' Forum, Thomvest Ventures, Tribe Capital, Anna Patterson.