# Krikey AI

> Krikey AI is a San Francisco-based generative AI animation platform that turns text and video prompts into 3D animated characters, avatars and full videos - no rigging, no keyframing, no animation degree required. Founded in 2017 by sisters Jhanvi and Dr. Ketaki Shriram, it serves creators, educators, marketers and businesses through its web app and integrations with Canva, Adobe Express and AWS Marketplace.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jhanvi Shriram (CEO & Co-Founder), Dr. Ketaki Shriram (CTO & Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~23-24
- **Products:** AI Animation Maker, 3D Character Creator, AI Text-to-Animation, Music Video & Podcast Generator, AI Reel Generator
- **Notable:** Dr. Ketaki Shriram named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Gaming) in 2020, Featured AWS generative AI customer story, Recognized AWS Partner with Education & Non-Profit Software competency

## Products & services

- **AI Animation Maker** — Generates 3D character animations from text or video prompts in minutes.
- **3D Character Creator** — Converts a photo into a custom 3D avatar.
- **AI Text-to-Animation** — Produces talking-avatar videos from typed scripts.
- **Music Video & Podcast Generator** — Turns audio, lyrics, or blog posts into animated video content.
- **AI Reel Generator** — Launched Feb 2026 - turns prompts into short-form social-ready 3D animations.
- **Canva & Adobe Express Apps** — Krikey AI Animate integrations inside the tools creators already use.
- **Browser 3D Video Editor** — Edit camera angles, voiceovers and backgrounds without installing software.

## Achievements

- Dr. Ketaki Shriram named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (Gaming) in 2020
- Featured AWS generative AI customer story
- Recognized AWS Partner with Education & Non-Profit Software competency
- Tools live inside Canva, Adobe Express, and AWS Marketplace
- Cumulative funding reported around $22M

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Launched AI Reel Generator for automated short-form 3D social videos.
- **2025** — Released expanded suite of AI tools for animators and game creators.
- **2024** — Deepened Canva Apps SDK integration and Adobe Express partnership.

## Links

- Website: https://krikey.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/krikey
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/krikeyapp
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KrikeyAIAnimation
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krikeyapp/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/krikeyappAR

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Last updated: 2026-06-28