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Trint provides an AI-powered content creation platform that automatically transcribes audio and video files into text. Its core product functions as an all-in-one solution for capturing, transcribing, editing, and collaborating on content. The software leverages advanced speech-to-text technology to deliver quick and accurate transcriptions, enabling users to transform spoken word into searchable, editable text that enhances productivity.
The company was founded in 2014 by Jeffrey Kofman, James Edwards, and Mark Boas. Kofman, a former Emmy-winning journalist, conceived the idea for Trint at the Mozilla Festival in London, driven by the personal frustration of manually transcribing interviews. This experience highlighted the significant need for a reliable and efficient automated transcription service within media and other content-heavy industries.
The platform serves a wide range of professionals, particularly those in media and broadcast workflows, who require precise and editable transcripts for their work. Trint's vision centers on making recorded content fully accessible and actionable by providing an intuitive environment where teams can collaborate seamlessly. The company aims to empower users to unlock the value within their audio and video archives, transforming raw media into polished narratives.
Trint has raised $24.3M across 5 funding rounds.
Trint has raised $24.3M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Trint has raised $24.3M across 5 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $6.7M Series A in December 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | $6.7M Series A | Matthew Lloyd Thomas | David Glick | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2020 | $7M Series A | — | TCG (The Chernin Group) | Announced |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $4.5M Series A | Horizons LAB | TechNexus Venture Collaborative, The Associated Press | Announced |
| Jun 8, 2017 | $3.1M Seed Plus | Horizons Labs | Lorenz Bogaert, Toon Coppens | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $3M Series A | — | Novum Capital Partners, Seraphim Space, Space Capital, Dylan Taylor, Nick Sinai | Announced |
Trint is an AI-powered SaaS platform that transcribes audio and video files into editable, searchable text, serving media professionals, journalists, podcasters, law firms, educators, and production teams.[1][2][3][5] It solves the inefficiency of manual transcription by automating the process with high accuracy (claimed 99%), speaker identification, real-time capabilities, and collaborative editing tools, while supporting over 40 languages for transcription and 70+ for translation.[2][3][4][5][6] Trint streamlines content workflows— from capturing live interviews or broadcasts to editing, sharing clips, and generating summaries—boosting productivity for newsrooms and global teams, with strong growth in media and enterprise adoption.[1][2][5]
Founded in 2014 by Emmy Award-winning journalist Jeff Kofman, Trint emerged from his frustration with manual transcription inefficiencies in newsrooms.[2] Kofman, with his media background, envisioned an AI tool to accelerate content creation for journalists and production teams. Early traction came from its focus on media workflows, evolving into a versatile platform with features like multi-speaker detection and real-time transcription, now trusted by major brands for scalable, secure operations.[2][5][7]
Trint rides the AI transcription and generative media wave, capitalizing on surging demand for automated content tools amid exploding podcast, video, and live-stream markets.[1][2][5] Its timing aligns with NLP advancements and remote collaboration needs post-pandemic, favoring media outlets breaking stories faster via real-time tools and bulk processing.[2][4][5] Market forces like multilingual globalization and accessibility mandates (e.g., closed captions) amplify its edge, while integrations embed it in newsroom ecosystems, influencing faster content cycles and democratizing production for non-media sectors like law and education.[3][5][6]
Trint is poised to expand with AI enhancements like deeper analytics and broader API integrations, targeting growth in sports media, enterprise live events, and emerging verticals amid rising audio content volumes.[5][8] Trends in multimodal AI and real-time global collaboration will propel it, potentially evolving into a full content intelligence platform. As transcription becomes table stakes, Trint's media heritage and security focus position it to lead efficient, multilingual workflows, transforming how teams turn speech into scalable stories—just as it began by empowering one journalist's vision.
Trint has raised $24.3M in total across 5 funding rounds.
Trint's investors include Matthew Lloyd-Thomas, David Glick, TCG (The Chernin Group), Horizons Lab, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, The Associated Press, Horizons Labs, Lorenz Bogaert, Toon Coppens, Novum Capital Partners, Seraphim Space, Space Capital.
