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AddedJun 26, 2023
UpdatedJul 15, 2026
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Captions

Growth

Captions is a New York-based AI video company building the Captions app and Mirage foundation models.

HQ
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2021
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Captions, now operating under the Mirage brand, develops AI-powered video creation tools for creators and businesses. Its flagship Captions app offers mobile and web video editing with features such as auto-captions in over 100 languages, AI eye contact correction, automated B-roll and transitions, custom AI avatars, and dubbing in dozens of languages.

The company also trains Mirage foundation models designed for short-form video, including UGC-style talking videos with natural speech, movement, and expressions. Founded in 2021 by Gaurav Misra and Dwight Churchill in New York City, Captions has raised multiple funding rounds from investors including a16z, Sequoia Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, and General Catalyst.

Captions - Products & Services

  • Foundation Models logo

    Foundation Models

    Foundation Models are Mirage's multimodal audio and video models that generate realistic talking videos from text, audio, or images.

  • AI Video Editor logo

    AI Video Editor

    AI Video Editor is a mobile and web app that turns scripts, prompts, or raw footage into polished short-form videos.

Captions - Similar Companies

Aug X Labs logo

Aug X Labs

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Decoherence logo

Decoherence

Synthesia logo

Synthesia

Rephrase.ai logo

Rephrase.ai

Colossyan logo

Colossyan

InVideo logo

InVideo

invideo.io

Runway logo

Runway

runway.team

Gan.ai logo

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gan.ai

Hour One logo

Hour One

Descript logo

Descript

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Captions - Quick Facts

Who are Captions' competitors?

Companies similar to Captions include Aug X Labs, Decoherence, Synthesia and Rephrase.ai.

When was Captions founded?

Captions was founded in 2021.

Where is Captions' headquarters located?

Captions' headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Captions' last funding round?

Captions' most recent funding round was for $75M (USD) in March 2026.

How much has Captions raised to-date?

As of Mar 24, 2026, Captions has raised a total of $175M (USD).

How many employees does Captions have?

Captions has 6 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Captions - Classification

Industry
  • Artificial Intelligence
Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Consumers
Tags
  • GenAI
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7371Computer Programming Services
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7372Prepackaged Software