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Amara
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Amara

Amara

Operating

Amara Enterprise: Providing powerful video accessibility and localization solutions.

Founded
2010
Location
Boston, MA, US
Overview
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Amara, originally known as Universal Subtitles, was founded by the Participatory Culture Foundation as a web-based non-profit project. Its core mission is to enhance video accessibility and localization through crowdsourcing technology. Amara offers a range of services including human-generated subtitles, AI-generated captions, and text translations for videos hosted on platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and Ustream. The organization aims to make video content accessible to a global audience by leveraging community contributions and advanced subtitling tools.

Notable figures associated with Amara include its founding organization, the Participatory Culture Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Amara has achieved significant milestones, such as developing a widely-used online subtitle editor and fostering a large community of volunteers who contribute to video accessibility. Its impact is evident in the increased accessibility of video content worldwide, making it easier for non-native speakers and the hearing impaired to engage with multimedia content.

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Amara - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to Amara?

Organizations similar to Amara include Khan Academy.

When was Amara founded?

Amara was founded in 2010.

Where is Amara's headquarters located?

Amara's headquarters is located in Boston, MA, US.

When was Amara's last funding round?

Amara's most recent funding round was for $1M (USD) in May 2012.

How much has Amara raised to-date?

As of May 10, 2012, Amara has raised a total of $1M (USD).

How many employees does Amara have?

Amara has 322 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Amara - Classification

Ownership
  • Non-profit
Technology
  • Crowdsourcing
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Subtitles
  • Video
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541900Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541930Translation and Interpretation Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7380Miscellaneous Business Services
  • 7389Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software