Lemon Slice (YC W24)
LemonSlice transforms static photos into real-time, interactive video agents by leveraging a novel video diffusion transformer model. This platform enables users to create expressive, animated avatars with hand and body motion from a single image. The resulting interactive widgets enhance conversational AI experiences across websites, improving user engagement and conversion rates.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Content & Publishing
- Creator / Creative Economy
- Software Only
Funding
Raised to date
$10.5MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 1 round
AFESMPTC$10.5M · Seed
Announced Dec 2025 · from article date
Disclosed cumulative: $10.5M
Founders
Product
Problem
Creating engaging video content with realistic, talking characters can be time-consuming and expensive, often requiring specialized skills and resources. Traditional methods limit accessibility for individuals and organizations seeking to quickly produce dynamic video content featuring expressive characters.
Solution
LemonSlice offers a video foundation model that simplifies the creation of expressive, talking characters for video content. The platform allows users to upload an image or video, along with an audio track, and then generates a video of the character speaking the provided audio. Users can create AI influencer ads, transform audio podcasts into engaging videos with AI hosts, or make educational videos by simply typing out a script. The platform provides an accessible way to generate videos with AI characters, streamlining video production across various use cases.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes content creators, marketers, educators, and businesses looking to produce engaging video content with AI-generated characters.
Features
- Studio interface for generating videos from images/videos and audio
- API access for integrating the video foundation model into other applications
- Support for various video lengths and resolutions, including 1080p
- Voice changer functionality
- Option to create custom voices
- Commercial use license included with all plans
- Gallery showcasing user-created content