The Startup Video Agency for Post-Series A Brands
15 video ads. One shoot day.
You raised the round - now 50 competitors sell the same thing. CinemAds makes growth-stage SaaS and AI startups unmissable with cinematic, comedy-first video campaigns built for aggressive testing
Why Do Tech Startups Need a Specialized Video Agency?
Startups win on memorability, not feature lists. CinemAds translates complex products - AI voice agents, security platforms, GTM analytics - into metaphor-driven stories that buyers understand instantly and remember long after the video ends.
Which Tech Startups Has CinemAds Produced Video For?
Lavender, Maze, HockeyStack, Replicant, Aligned, Right-Hand Cybersecurity, AskNicely, Schoox, and LivePerson, among others. Lavender came pre-Series A, then scaled to a year-long retainer producing 300+ videos after raising $10 million.
How Does CinemAds Make a Young Startup Look Established?
Netflix-quality production plus Connected TV placement creates premium brand perception, making startups appear larger and more trustworthy than social-only competitors. Replicant's cinematic diner campaign paid for itself within six months through a single CTV-driven sale.
Turn Your Raise Into Recognition
15 video ads. One shoot day.
Brands come to CinemAds at three moments: rapid scaling, product launches, and rebrands. Book a call - Rob Comeau writes free scripts to win over your CEO first.
FAQs
What Stage Startup Is the Right Fit for CinemAds?
Post-Series A B2B SaaS and AI companies in growth mode - teams with fresh budgets who need high-volume video testing to outpace competitors on messaging.
How Much Should a Startup Budget for a Video Campaign?
Around $30,000 for 15 videos expanded into 45 assets - about 70% less than the $100,000 traditional agencies charge for two commercials. Retainers scale monthly from there.
Can CinemAds Explain a Deeply Technical Product Simply?
Yes - clients explain their product "like I'm 10," then CinemAds builds metaphors, like comparing Aligned's digital sales room to a "if dating was like sales" scene.
Does CinemAds Produce Product Launch Videos?
Yes - launch videos balance roughly 30-40% comedy with 60% educational content, ending with a strong CTA, tagline, and often a final joke. Start the project a couple of months before launch.
How Does a Startup With Zero Brand Awareness Start With Video?
Begin with a high-volume brand awareness campaign to gather performance data before risking budget on one explainer. Early-stage brands must stand out harder than incumbents - bold beats safe.
Can Sales Teams Use the Videos Too?
Yes - client sales teams regularly email CinemAds videos to prospects to explain complex products, and trade show edits drive booth traffic, as Schoox's New Orleans campaign proved.
Does CinemAds Use AI or Real Actors?
Real actors and human crews - CinemAds believes improvised lines and subtle facial expressions can't be replicated by text-to-video AI. As feeds saturate with AI content, real-human production becomes a premium differentiator. As AI is getting more and more realistic, CinemAds is exploring AI, and is aiming to blend real humans with AI in the near future.