Glasp—short for “Greatest Legacy Accumulated as Shared Proof”—is a knowledge-sharing platform that allows users to highlight, annotate, and organize content from the web, PDFs, YouTube videos, and more. It’s designed to democratize learning by making personal insights publicly accessible, fostering a community of lifelong learners.
Glasp was founded in 2021 by Kazuki Nakayashiki and Kei Watanabe, both of whom have backgrounds in product development, consulting, and AI innovation. The idea was born from a personal experience that highlighted the fragility of human memory and the need to preserve knowledge for future generations.
Glasp has raised a total of $8.9 million across multiple seed rounds.
Glasp offers a rich suite of tools for personal and collaborative learning:
Glasp is constantly evolving. Recent updates include:
Glasp is built on the belief that knowledge should be shared, not siloed. Its culture emphasizes:
Glasp has cultivated a vibrant, global community of:
