KLIPY Scores $3.8M from Google's AI Futures Fund

KLIPY, a San Francisco startup that builds an API layer for expressive media and artificial intelligence, raised $3.8 million. The round included Google's AI Futures Fund, I2BF, Silvercircle VC, Sturgeon Capital, Red Swan Ventures, Intuition Ventures, Yash Patel of Capra Ventures, and former Golden State Warriors basketball player Zaza Pachulia.

KLIPY's platform lets developers add memes and AI-generated stickers to social and creative apps. The company said it works with platforms like BeReal, Baidu, Canva, Figma, and Microsoft SwiftKey. It also gives creators and brands tools to distribute and manage that content.

Social platforms increasingly rely on real-time expression features to drive engagement. Building those features from scratch takes time and engineering resources. KLIPY's API handles the heavy lifting, from content moderation to AI generation.

The company said it will use the capital to scale its API layer and expand its presence inside Google's AI ecosystem. The AI Futures Fund is Google's vehicle for backing early-stage startups that integrate AI into developer tools.

Zaza Pachulia, the two-time NBA champion turned investor, joined the cap table. His involvement signals a broader interest from sports figures in tech startups at the intersection of media and AI.

No valuation or revenue figures were disclosed. KLIPY is privately held.