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Tech-Driven Black Founders Bring AI Creator Tools to the Culture

Blankit Media Raises Capital to Fuel AI-Powered Creator Tools

Blankit Media, a next-gen, Black-owned entertainment company founded by Trey Young and Preston Weaver, has officially launched a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign on StartEngine to raise capital for its growing suite of AI-driven creator tools.

The Atlanta-based startup is on a mission to give content creators the power to build and monetize AI-generated virtual influencers across platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, while maintaining full ownership of their IP.

“We want to give creators superpowers,” said Trey Young, CEO and Co-Founder. “We’re building tools that let anyone create their own AI influencer, test content in real time, and compete at the level of a full media studio.”

Creating and Owning the Next Generation of Influencers

Blankit Media’s proprietary AI toolset combines generative video, synthetic voice, and animated characters—all designed to streamline content production, distribution, and monetization. From virtual hosts to branded cartoon avatars, the company is helping creators launch entire media franchises powered by automation.

In Q2 alone, Blankit’s content reached over 66 million views, showing massive potential for creator-led, AI-native storytelling.

Where the Funding Will Go

Proceeds from the Reg CF campaign will support the company’s shift to a fully AI-powered production model, specifically helping to:

  • Expand Blankit’s AI voice and video generation systems
  • Launch original video series starring virtual influencers
  • Build brand partnerships and license AI-created IP
  • Scale across monetized short-form content platforms
  • Use automation to test trends and optimize performance

Meet the Founders: From Atlanta to the AI Frontier

Trey Young, CEO, is a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in media, music, and digital marketing. He launched his first business at 18 and has since helped projects amass more than 100 million digital views.

Preston Weaver, CFO, brings expertise in finance and media ops, focusing on building sustainable infrastructure to transform AI content creation into a high-growth, scalable business.

The two cousins from Atlanta are setting a new standard for Black excellence in tech, empowering a new wave of creators with the tools to own, automate, and amplify their vision.

How to Support or Invest

The crowdfunding campaign is now live and open to both accredited and non-accredited investors.

Learn more or to invest: StartEngine.com/blankit-media

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