Rembrand
Category: Generative Media (Image / Video)
Rembrand is a generative AI-powered platform that specializes in virtual product placement. It programmatically inserts brands and products into digital video content in a seamless and non-interruptive way. Rembrand was founded in 2022. The company is led by Omar Tawakol. Based in Palo Alto, CA, USA. Team size: 30-50. Total funding raised: $8M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Greycroft, super{set}, UTA.VC, BOLD (L'Oréal's venture fund), The Trade Desk Ventures, Good Friends.
- Founded
- 2022
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, CA, USA
- Team size
- 30-50
- Total funding
- $8M
Value proposition
For creators, it provides a new, frictionless revenue stream. For brands, it offers unskippable, contextually-aware advertising that reaches audiences in an authentic and engaging manner.
Products and solutions
AI-powered platform for in-scene virtual product placement.
Unique value
The platform programmatically places products into video content post-production, making any video monetizable without interrupting the viewer. The technology is designed to be unskippable and effective even for audiences that use ad-blockers.
Target customer
Brands, advertisers, and digital content creators (YouTubers, streamers, etc.).
Industries served
Advertising & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Creator Economy
Technology advantage
Proprietary generative AI technology that analyzes video context (lighting, objects, narrative) for natural product placement. Led by a veteran team with a proven track record in AI and AdTech.
How they differentiate
Rembrand uses generative AI to programmatically and seamlessly insert products into existing video content, making it scalable and non-interruptive. Its focus on the creator economy contrasts with competitors who may focus on traditional media.
Main competitors
Ryff, Mirriad, Anzu.io
Key partnerships
L'Oréal, United Talent Agency (UTA), Omnicom Media
Notable customers
L'Oréal
Major milestones
Founded in 2022 and launched from stealth in 2023., Secured a strategic investment from L'Oréal's venture fund., Raised $23M Series A (Jan 2025) led by super{set}., Merged with Spaceback (Sep 15, 2025) to launch a unified AI-powered ad platform spanning virtual product placement and social-content-to-programmatic-video creative, with Omar Tawakol as CEO of the combined company., Announced a merger with Whisper World to form WRLabs on November 2, 2026; the transaction had not yet closed at the announcement.
Growth metrics
Expanding partnerships with major brands and content creators; increasing the volume of video content processed and integrated.
Market positioning
Pioneering the category of 'In-Scene Media,' aiming to create a new, non-interruptive advertising standard for the creator economy.
Geographic focus
North America, with a global reach through digital video platforms.
Patents and IP
Information not publicly available.
About Omar Tawakol
Omar Tawakol founded BlueKai and Voicea, which were acquired by Oracle and Cisco, respectively. He served as SVP and GM of Oracle Data Cloud and GM of Product Led Growth at Cisco. He holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from MIT and master's degrees in engineering and computer science from Stanford University.
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Official website: https://www.rembrand.com/