Waffle Video runs a mobile marketplace that connects independent video creators with AI companies needing curated, legally safe footage for computer‑vision training. Creators complete paid “missions” by recording, tagging, and uploading specific video clips through the app, earning direct payments and royalties, while AI firms receive ready‑to‑use, compliant datasets at scale.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
AI companies need large volumes of diverse, real‑world video footage to train computer‑vision models, but acquiring legally safe, well‑tagged data at scale is time‑consuming and costly. Content creators often lack reliable ways to monetize new video recordings beyond traditional platforms.
Solution
Waffle Video operates a mobile marketplace that links creators—referred to as WaffleMakers—with AI firms seeking high‑quality training video. Creators download the app, accept mission briefs, record new footage on‑the‑go or at home, tag the clips according to the mission requirements, and upload them securely. Each approved upload earns a direct payment, and creators receive additional passive income whenever an AI company licenses their content. The platform handles licensing, payment processing, and data compliance, allowing AI developers to obtain purpose‑built, commercially safe video data quickly while providing creators a steady revenue source.
Target Audience
Primary users are independent video creators who want to earn money from new footage, and AI or technology companies that require curated, legally safe video datasets for training computer‑vision models.
Features
- Mission‑based workflow in a dedicated mobile app that guides creators through recording, tagging, and uploading specific video tasks
- Built‑in tagging system that ensures each clip is annotated with mission‑required metadata for immediate AI training use
- Secure, account‑tied upload pipeline that guarantees data ownership and compliance with licensing terms
- Automated payment processing that pays creators per approved upload and tracks royalty earnings from subsequent licensing
- Global creator network that scales data collection across varied environments and contexts without the need for on‑site crews