Shortbread

Shortbread, initially named KURUKURU, is a consumer content company situated in San Francisco, CA, specializing in the development of AI technology for comics creation. Founded in 2023, Shortbread operates under the leadership of founders who are both webtoon creators and AI researchers. The company is distinctive for its focus on content tailored for women, employing a small team of three. As part of the Y-Combinator’s W23 batch, Shortbread has gained significant traction, ranking third on Hacker News and attracting over 30,000 beta creators. It is financially supported by several prominent investors including Y Combinator, GMJP, TSVC, Village Global, and BAT VC. Shortbread’s operations span across various regions including the United States, America/Canada, and remote areas, with a policy of partly remote work. The company’s privacy policy, updated last on August 17, 2023, emphasizes not processing sensitive personal information, not collecting data from children under 18, and using cookies for data collection. Personal information is retained as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in their privacy notice.