# Dashverse

> Dashverse is an AI-native entertainment company building tools and platforms that let anyone create, publish and monetize stories - from comics to microdramas - at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional production. Its ecosystem includes Frameo.AI (generative video studio), DashReels and ShortFree (microdrama apps), and Dashtoon (AI comics).

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States (R&D in Bengaluru, India)
- **Founders:** Sanidhya Narain (Co-founder & CEO), Lalith Gudipati (Co-founder), Soumyadeep Mukherjee (Co-founder & Engineer)
- **Team size:** Reported headcount around 400+ across San Francisco and Bengaluru offices
- **Products:** Frameo.AI, DashReels, ShortFree, Dashtoon, Dashtoon Studio
- **Notable:** Launched 'Raftaar' - reported as India's first fully AI-generated microdrama (Aug 2025)., Raftaar hit 1M views in 15 days with a >75% completion rate., Cut microdrama production time ~50% and costs ~75% versus traditional methods.

## Products & services

- **Frameo.AI** — Production OS for generative video and short dramas; turns scripts into finished episodes.
- **DashReels** — Premium AI-powered microdrama app for mobile audiences.
- **ShortFree** — Free, ad-supported microdrama platform.
- **Dashtoon** — Mobile-first app to read AI-assisted comics, manga and manhwa.
- **Dashtoon Studio** — Web-based AI creator platform with a 'Style DNA' system for visually consistent comic panels.

## Achievements

- Launched 'Raftaar' - reported as India's first fully AI-generated microdrama (Aug 2025).
- Raftaar hit 1M views in 15 days with a >75% completion rate.
- Cut microdrama production time ~50% and costs ~75% versus traditional methods.
- DashReels crossed 10M cumulative installs.
- Raised $13M Series A led by Peak XV Partners (Aug 2025).
- Featured by Microsoft as an AI First Mover.

## Latest updates

- **2025-08** — Closed $13M Series A led by Peak XV Partners.
- **2025-08** — Premiered 'Raftaar', a 42-episode AI-generated microdrama.
- **2025-09** — Announced plans to release 100 AI-produced microdramas via Frameo.AI.

## Links

- Website: https://dashverse.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dashverseai
- GitHub: https://github.com/Dashverse

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Last updated: 2026-05-29