From productivity boosters to creative engines, according to A16z here’s where startups are putting their AI dollars this year.
50. Tavus
Personalized video generation at scale. Tavus helps startups humanize outreach by turning text into tailored videos.
49. Read AI
Meeting intelligence that analyzes engagement and sentiment, giving teams insights beyond transcripts.
48. Emergent
AI research platform focused on complex reasoning and decision-making.
47. Arcads
Generative design for immersive 3D environments and creative workflows.
46. Crisp
Real-time noise suppression for calls, making remote work and support more professional.
45. Motion
Calendar and task automation that helps teams reclaim hours by auto-scheduling priorities.
44. CapCut
ByteDance’s AI-driven video editing tool, popular for startups producing quick social content.
43. Applaud
Employee experience platform that uses AI to personalize HR workflows.
42. Alma
AI-powered mental health platform connecting users with therapists more efficiently.
41. Otter.ai
Real-time transcription and meeting summaries. A staple for hybrid teams.
40. Ada
AI-powered customer service automation that scales support without scaling headcount.
39. Serval
Developer-first AI tools for building custom assistants and reasoning systems.
38. PLaud
Wearable AI recorder that turns conversations into structured, searchable knowledge.
37. 11x
Automated outbound SDRs powered by AI, freeing startups from manual prospecting.
36. HappyScribe
Transcription and subtitling service with AI translation support.
35. OpusClip
Auto-generates viral-ready video clips from long-form content.
34. Cognition
Developer tools for AI-assisted coding, with an emphasis on reliability and speed.
33. Manus
AI writing partner for structured documents and research-heavy content.
32. Grammarly
Still indispensable — now using AI for full rewrites and tone adjustments.
31. Descript
Audio and video editing as easy as editing text — perfect for content creators.
30. Merlin
AI-powered productivity assistant integrated directly into the browser.
29. Combinely
AI that helps create SEO-friendly content strategies and workflows.
28. MidJourney
Text-to-image generator that’s reshaping branding, design, and creativity.
27. Crosby
AI sales workflow tool that helps manage customer communication at scale.
26. Cluely
AI-driven talent sourcing and recruitment automation.
25. Clay
Data enrichment and outreach personalization platform loved by GTM teams.
24. Gamma
Instantly generate beautiful presentations and documents with AI.
23. Solve Intelligence
AI for scientific research and mathematical reasoning.
22. PhotoRoom
AI background remover and image editor — great for e-commerce.
21. Glean
Enterprise AI search that unifies knowledge across tools and teams.
20. Adept
AI agents that operate software tools just like a human would.
19. Metaview
AI for interview intelligence, helping startups refine hiring decisions.
18. Lovable
Code-generation platform that helps build full apps quickly.
17. Canva
Supercharged by AI — design, brand kits, and content generation.
16. Retell AI
Conversational AI for sales and support calls.
15. Kling AI
Chinese startup producing hyper-realistic AI video.
14. Customer.io
AI-powered lifecycle marketing automation.
13. Instantly
Cold email outreach automation, helping startups scale outbound.
12. Perplexity
AI search engine offering sourced, conversational answers.
11. Delve
Customer insights tool using AI to profile audiences.
10. Notion
Workspaces powered by AI for writing, knowledge, and task automation.
9. Micro1
AI hiring platform that connects startups with vetted engineers.
8. Lorikeet
AI tool for localization and inclusive language at scale.
7. Fyxer.ai
AI executive assistant that helps founders offload admin work.
6. Cursor
Developer-first AI IDE built for collaboration and speed.
5. ElevenLabs
Synthetic voice leader powering realistic speech and dubbing.
4. Freepik
AI stock image and vector library with design generation.
3. Replit
Collaborative online IDE with integrated AI pair programmer.
2. Anthropic
Makers of Claude, a safer and scalable alternative to other foundation models.
1. OpenAI
The dominant AI platform powering GPTs, copilots, and enterprise AI.
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