# Animoto: Computer Software, New York, United States

> Animoto: Animoto is the easiest way to create stunning, branded videos, no experience necessary. Based in New York, United States. Founded 2006.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/animoto (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Animoto

Animoto is the easiest way to create stunning, branded videos, no experience necessary.

Listed

Computer Software New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2006 20 years old
- **Team:** 52 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** - none reported
- **Last round:** - date not reported

How sure we are

- 1 **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Animoto has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Animoto

Animoto is the easiest way to create stunning, branded videos, no experience necessary.

Our drag-and-drop interface, customizable templates, and vast library of stock images and music allow creators of all skill levels to turn their ideas into engaging and impressive videos in a matter of minutes. Start creating your own polished, professional videos for free.

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 3 on the team.

- **Brad Jefferson** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Jason Hsaio** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Russ Keefe** Executive Officer i

On the board, as filed i *Benjamin Spero* *Matt McIlwain* *Tom Yellin*

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Kindred Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/kindred-ventures)
- [Madrona Venture Group](https://millionrounds.com/fund/madrona)

Each firm lists Animoto on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## Computer Software in United States

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