1. Introduction

Earlier this year, Medal, a startup known for its video game clipping features, launched a cross-platform AI assistant called Highlight. Now, the company is spinning off Highlight into a new entity that has raised $10 million in a funding round. General Catalyst led the funding round alongside Valor, SV Angel, and Conviction Embed, who also participated in the round. Medal also contributed $3 million to the new entity out of the $13 million it raised in July.

2. The Co-Founders

Medal’s co-founders include Pim de Witte, Josh Lipson, and Mark Bond. While the latter trio has already worked together on projects like ClickUp, Highlight represents a fresh start for them. Pim de Witte, who is the only common link between Medal and Highlight now, will continue to play a significant role in the company’s development.

3. The Launch of Highlight

We started Highlight as a research project within Medal. We wanted to explore the translation layer between large language models (LLMs) and what’s happening on your screen. But we realized that to grow quickly and hire engineers for a specific app by offering them equity, Highlight needed to be a separate entity.

4. The Features of Highlight

Highlight is a cross-platform desktop app that allows users to attach their screen to the app, enabling them to interact with whatever they’re doing on their screen. The app also includes a command-line interface for more advanced users and a graphical user interface for casual users.

5. Interaction with AI Assistants

Users can issue commands like “Show me something” or “Explain this.” The app then uses LLMs to generate responses based on the user’s input. For example, if you’re working on a document, you could ask the app to “Summarize this paragraph” or “Add some visualizations.”

6. Developer Support

The app is designed to be developer-friendly, with an API that allows developers to integrate Highlight into their own applications. Developers can also create custom commands and extensions using the app’s scripting language.

7. The Future of Highlight

The future of Highlight looks promising. We’re already working on a new version of the app that will include real-time video capabilities and augmented reality features. These updates will allow users to interact with AI assistants in more immersive ways than ever before.

8. Conclusion

In conclusion, Highlight represents a significant step forward in the evolution of AI assistants. By combining the power of LLMs with interactive interfaces, we’re creating a tool that can help users do more with their screens and their data. We’re excited to see where this project goes and how it will impact the industry for years to come.

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