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Descript

All-in-one audio/video editor. Edit video by editing text transcript.

Audio & SpeechFounded January 2017

Updated May 29, 2026

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What is Descript?

Descript pioneered transcript-based editing. Overdub clones your voice. Used by podcasters and video creators. OpenAI invested in their Series C.

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1.8K

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8/30d

Position #3 in category discussion

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About Descript

Descript pioneered transcript-based editing. Overdub clones your voice. Used by podcasters and video creators. OpenAI invested in their Series C.

FounderAndrew Mason

Funding

$100M · 4 rounds

Raised $100M total.

Series C2022

OpenAI Startup Fund

$50M
Series B2021

Spark Capital

$30M
Series A2019

Redpoint, Andreessen Horowitz

$15M
Seed2017

Andreessen Horowitz

$5M

Investors

Andreessen HorowitzOpenAI Startup FundRedpointSpark Capital