Created by Humans
Category: AI Developer Tools
Created by Humans is a platform that helps creators license their work to AI companies, initially focusing on book authors. Created by Humans was founded in 2024. The company is led by Trip Adler. Based in San Francisco, California, United States. Team size: 2-10. Total funding raised: $10.5 million. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include David Sacks, Garry Tan, Craft Ventures, Floodgate, Giant Ventures, Uncommon Capital, Slow Ventures, Emmett Shear, Cal Henderson, Kyle Vogt, Drew Houston, Cameron Yarbrough.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Team size
- 2-10
- Total funding
- $10.5 million
Value proposition
Provides a structured way for creators to control and monetize their work used in AI training.
Products and solutions
Licensing platform for various creative works, starting with books
Unique value
Created by Humans aims to bridge the gap between creators and AI companies by establishing a clear framework for licensing rights, ensuring creators have control and receive compensation for their work.
Target customer
Authors, publishers, and AI companies.
Industries served
Initially, publishing; plans to expand to music, video, and other creative industries.
Technology advantage
Offers a marketplace where creators can directly license their work to AI companies, addressing copyright concerns.
How they differentiate
Focuses on creating a structured framework for AI licensing, emphasizing creator control and compensation.
Main competitors
Crafted by People, Other Licensing Platforms
Key partnerships
Authors Guild, Walter Isaacson, Douglas Preston, Mary Rasenberger (Advisory Board), American AI and Copyright Accord initiative
Notable customers
Walter Isaacson, Douglas Preston, Susan Orlean, James Patterson, Sylvia Day, Michael Chabon, Laura Lippman, Jon Krakauer, Hampton Sides, Sally Bedell Smith, Joe Hill, Jane Smiley
Major milestones
Emerged from stealth in June 2024. Launched American AI and Copyright Accord in 2025. Signed 100+ bestselling authors. Announced $5.5M seed round in January 2025 following an earlier pre-seed round. Plans to expand beyond books to other creative industries.
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Market positioning
Positioned as a solution for the growing need to manage AI content licensing ethically and legally.
Geographic focus
Not specified, but likely global given the nature of AI and creative industries.
Patents and IP
Not publicly disclosed
About Trip Adler
Trip Adler is the co-founder and CEO of Created by Humans. He is also the co-founder of Scribd, where he served as CEO for over 15 years, growing the company into a major digital library platform. His experience is primarily in entrepreneurship, product management, and the digital content industry.
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Official website: https://www.createdbyhumans.ai