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Hellosaurus

Acquired · Interactive video platform for kids

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
15signal of 100 · rising 3
  • team of 25Team size · YC's directory+7.3
  • acquiredOutcome · YC, program pages, Acquisitions+4
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4

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Competitors

OtherAcquiredTogether Video ChatShared: interactive video, entertainment, educationYC S20BarcelonaStartup →OtherTappityShared: kids, entertainment, educationYC S20San FranciscoStartup →OtherClassDojoShared: kids, entertainment, educationYC S12San FranciscoStartup →OtherStayQriousShared: interactive video, kidsYC W20BengaluruStartup →OtherDuriooShared: high quality, entertainment, kidsYC W22CyberjayaStartup →
Companies closest to Hellosaurus
Company
Together Video ChatShared: interactive video, entertainment, educationYC S20AcquiredOther
TappityShared: kids, entertainment, educationYC S20ActiveOther
ClassDojoShared: kids, entertainment, educationYC S12ActiveOther
StayQriousShared: interactive video, kidsYC W20ActiveOther
DuriooShared: high quality, entertainment, kidsYC W22ActiveOther

Adjacent

AIunScript AIShared: interactive videoEF 2022BangaloreStartup →Developer toolsParonymShared: interactive video, developing, contentPlug and PlayJapanStartup →OtherAppXShared: media creator, education, contentYC S21New DelhiStartup →OtherLucidShared: interactive videoYC W25San FranciscoStartup →OtherMCH VenturesShared: family everywhere, education500 Global GA 15United StatesStartup →
Companies next to Hellosaurus
Company
unScript AIShared: interactive videoEF 2022Not statedAI
ParonymShared: interactive video, developing, contentPlug and Play Not statedDevtools
AppXShared: media creator, education, contentYC S21ActiveOther
LucidShared: interactive videoYC W25ActiveOther
MCH VenturesShared: family everywhere, education500 Global GA 15Not statedOther

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AkiflowAll your tasks and calendars into an AI-powered productivity appteam of 18hiringActiveAI
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About Hellosaurus

[Hellosaurus](http://www.hellosaurus.com) is an interactive video platform for kids filled with stories they can actually play instead of just watch. Top kids media creators and popular YouTube stars are already making content for our platform and transforming screen time into an active and fun experience. Hellosaurus is developing software tools for creators of high-quality kids programming to make truly participatory shows and a single distribution platform to share these creations with families everywhere. Experts in early childhood education have long stressed the importance of play for healthy cognitive and social development, and Hellosaurus supports this by empowering content creators to build enriching, interactive shows that engage kids as active participants rather than passive viewers.

YC batch
S20 · Summer 2020
Status, per YC
Acquired
Category
Other
Team size
25
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Education, Entertainment, Kids

Hellosaurus in S20: 209 companies, 28% AI

Hellosaurus: questions

Which YC batch was Hellosaurus in?

Hellosaurus was in Y Combinator's Summer 2020 batch (S20).

Is Hellosaurus still active?

Y Combinator lists Hellosaurus as acquired.

Where is Hellosaurus based?

Hellosaurus lists San Francisco, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.