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Krea

Creates real-time AI image generation with instant visual feedback as users type or draw. Differentiates with real-time generation; mentioned in design tool comparisons for stunning visual output.

Real-time generation enables new creative workflows where users see results instantly while prompting or sketching.

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Total raised

$83M

last round series b

Headcount

51-200

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Headquarters

San Francisco

United States

Founded

2022

4 years active

Status

Private

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Date	Stage	Amount	Valuation	Lead investors
Apr 7, 2025	Series B	$47M	$500M	Bain Capital Ventures
Jun 1, 2023	Series A	$33M	—

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Bull case

Krea's real-time image generation represents a genuine workflow innovation that collapses the feedback loop between creative intent and output. Traditional text-to-image models require users to submit prompts, wait for generation, then iterate—Krea eliminates latency by rendering results as users type or sketch. This "live canvas" experience unlocks new use cases in design prototyping, storyboarding, and iterative concepting where speed matters more than perfect fidelity. The company's positioning in design tool comparisons suggests early product-market fit among creative professionals who value iteration velocity. If Krea can maintain its technical edge in low-latency inference—through model distillation, edge deployment, or proprietary architectures—it could own the real-time niche even as foundation model giants like Midjourney and DALL-E dominate batch workflows. The lack of disclosed funding may indicate bootstrapping or quiet backing, avoiding the valuation pressure that forces premature monetization. Real-time generation could become table stakes for next-gen design tools, positioning Krea as an acquisition target or platform play.

Bear case

Krea faces existential commoditization risk. Real-time generation is an inference optimization problem, not a durable moat—OpenAI, Stability AI, and Midjourney all have the capital and talent to replicate low-latency workflows once they prioritize it. Adobe's Firefly integration into Photoshop and Illustrator already embeds generative AI into incumbent design suites; if Adobe adds real-time rendering, Krea's standalone value collapses. The undisclosed funding history is a red flag. Either the company hasn't raised institutional capital (limiting its ability to scale infrastructure and compete on model quality) or it's operating in stealth with minimal traction. Real-time generation is compute-intensive, requiring expensive GPU infrastructure that's hard to monetize at scale without deep pockets. Without a disclosed customer base, revenue model, or competitive technical advantage beyond speed, Krea risks becoming a feature rather than a platform. Foundation model leaders can afford to subsidize real-time as a loss leader; Krea likely cannot.

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Products

Real-Time Image Generation
Market-leading real-time image generation tool that produces photorealistic images in under 50 milliseconds as users type or draw. Offers access to 40+ AI models including proprietary Krea 1, Flux, Imagen, and others, with intuitive brush and shape-based controls alongside traditional text prompts. Designed for designers, artists, and creatives to rapidly iterate visual concepts without the typical submit-wait-regenerate cycle. Supports instant visual feedback enabling seamless creative exploration.
Video Generation
Comprehensive video creation suite providing access to advanced models including Veo 3, Kling, Hailuo, Wan, and Runway. Enables users to generate viral videos from text prompts, animate static images, convert keyframe sequences into video content, and produce professional-quality short-form videos. Includes timeline-based editing interface familiar to filmmakers and video editors, supporting duration adjustment, frame reordering, and multi-shot generation with high coherence and cinematic camera control.
Image Upscaling & Enhancement
Professional-grade image enhancement tool supporting resolution upscaling up to 22K pixels using multiple upscaling models. Restores old videos, turns low-resolution phone captures into professional footage, and adds ultra-fine textures to portraits. Includes specialized enhancement models to improve blurry photos, restore archived content, and apply advanced filtering. Features video upscaling up to 8K with frame interpolation to 120fps, supporting slow-motion and restoration workflows.
Generative Image Editing
AI-powered image editor with 10+ specialized models enabling precise control over image modifications. Users can add or remove objects, merge images, adjust lighting and expressions, change specific regions with separate prompts through annotation tools, and expand scenes using generative AI. Offers mask-based editing with fine-grained AI control and layered editing capabilities. Supports multiple simultaneous edits through annotation interface allowing complex creative adjustments within single pass.
3D Generation & Training
Creates 3D objects and meshes from text descriptions or converts 2D images into 3D models for game development and product visualization. Includes custom model training (LoRA fine-tuning) allowing users to upload images of specific characters, products, or styles to generate consistent custom variations on demand. Supports training on custom datasets for brand-specific aesthetics, character consistency, and artistic style reproduction across all generation tools.

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Diego Rodriguez

Victor Pérez

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