Company Profile (AI Text)
Name: Cinapse (YC W22)
Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io
Updated at: 2026-07-10T05:01:12Z

Tagline: The YC-backed Operating System of Hollywood

Key claims:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 123980 | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-total-raised
- Total investors: 118 | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-total-investors

Verified facts:
- Total raised on Wefunder: 123980 | observed_at: 2026-07-10T05:01:12Z | expires_at: 2026-07-11T05:01:12Z
- Total investors: 118 | observed_at: 2026-07-10T05:01:12Z | expires_at: 2026-07-11T05:01:12Z

Computed metrics:
- total_amount_raised: 123980
- total_investors: 118
- team_size: 4
- featured_investor_count: 8
- faq_count: 5
- recent_post_count: 0

Quick facts:
- 21st century operating system for behind-the-scenes logistics in Film & TV production | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-1
- Used by 50+ productions across Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, and more | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-2
- Growing 48% month-over-month (used by 16% of all current productions in N.A. and Europe) | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-3
- Raised $2.5M from Y Combinator, Neil Patrick Harris, Gaingels, and more in 2021 and 2022 | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-4
- 1000+ sign-ups since Feb 2024 launch | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-5
- Addressing an untapped $250 billion market of offline, analog production workflows and expenses | citation: https://wefunder.com/cinapse.io#claim-fact-6

FAQ:
- Q: Hi, Herman, Could you please shed some light on why 2023's revenue was $0? Especially when you mentioned in the overview that "used in 50+ productions across Netflix...." Did all the sign ups happen in 2024? If yes, would you mind providing some numbers of revenues of the firs...
  A: Hi Nick, I'm happy to provide more context here! The reason for no revenue in 2023 is that we spent the entire year focused on product development and beta testing. We didn't charge users during the beta phase, as our priority was refining the platform and gathering feedback from our testers. Additionally, the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which lasted from May to November 2023, had a significant impact on the industry. With productions halted and many of our potential users...
- Q: What's the price of each share of Cinapse (YC W22) on wefunder.com???
  A: Hi George, we're raising via a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) on a $12M post-money valuation. Thank you!
- Q: What's the plan and mission of Cinapse in 1 year? 3 years? 5 years??
  A: YEAR 1 - Get Cinapse on 50% of all productions, secure at least 1 studio-wide contract. YEAR 3 - Cinapse is on over 90% of all productions and has studio-wide contracts at every major studio (Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Disney, Paramount, Sony, etc.) YEAR 5 - Cinapse is the hub for all film and television logistics. Equipment rentals, vendors, crew, cast, payroll, etc. all plug into Cinapse because we know what is needed, where it's needed, how of much of it is needed, and how much the production...
- Q: Hi, I would like to organise a call with the founder before making an investment. Is it possible to book a zoom? Thanks
  A: Hi Noah, please email me herman@cinapse.io so we can set up a call!
- Q: Can you share your thoughts on how often you will update us on how things are progressing with your goals and business plan? Secondly, do you intend to file the annual report with the SEC? Thanks for your feedback.
  A: Hi Karolina - We intend to update investors on at least a quarterly basis on our progress. Cinapse will file annual reports with the SEC so long as we are required to do so. You can read more here: https://help.wefunder.com/glossary/297438-annual-reports Thank you!