Shofo provides custom datasets built from millions of hours of video for AI labs. The company says it cleans, segments, and labels video data, and highlights cooking videos with hand-object interactions from 2025 as an example dataset. Shofo also states it is backed by Y Combinator.
Train AI models on cooking video interactions; Analyze hand-object interactions in video data; Support research in AI video processing; Provide datasets for machine learning applications; Enable semantic search for video content
Co-Founder at Shofo (YC W26)
Co-Founder at Shofo
Co-Founder at Shofo (YC W26)
Co-Founder at Shofo (YC W26)
Shofo specializes in providing short-form video datasets specifically designed for AI training. Their main offerings include a vast index of video data that is cleaned, segmented, and semantically searchable, focusing particularly on hand-object interactions in cooking videos. This extensive dataset supports AI research labs and machine learning engineers in developing video analysis tools. Key features of Shofo's products include:
The benefits of using Shofo's offerings include enhanced training efficiency for AI models, access to high-quality video data, and the ability to focus on specific areas of interest, such as cooking interactions, which can significantly improve the performance of AI applications in video analysis.
Backed by Y Combinator; Millions of hours of video data available; Focus on semantic search capabilities