Mission
We exist to make science and humanism appealing to as many people as possible, regardless of their age or academic background.
Values
Our values are centered around making content that is aesthetic, fun and accessible. When telling stories about the world we aim to be as objective, rigorous and selfaware as possible. The feeling we want to instill in people is optimism – we think a utopian future is possible.
Where we came from
Kurzgesagt started as a passion project out of university. with the goal to create videos about science that wouldn’t be dry or boring, but left the viewer inspired and wanting to dig deeper. This labor of love grew into one of the biggest science and edutainment brands on the internet – and curiosity is still what we care about most.
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2023
First video
The first Kurzgesagt video about evolution is created as a university project and the YouTube channel is launched.
First viral video
Our video about Fracking is the first kurzgesagt video to go viral.
German channel
Our German Channel is launched.
Patreon launch
We started crowdfunding through Patreon. Thanks, guys!
Kurzgesagt GmbH
The first full-time employees are hired.
One million subscribers
The channel reaches one million subscribers.
Calendar
The first Human Era Calendar for the year 12,017 is released.
Kurzgesagt x funk
Relaunch of the German channel with the support of Funk.
10.000 birbs
More than 10.000 birbs support us on Patreon. Thanks again, guys!
Ten million subscribers
The channel reaches 10 million subscribers.
100 videos
“World War Ants” is the 100th kurzgesagt video to be released.
Kurzgesagt Shop
The official Kurzgesagt shop is launched.
Berlin office
A second office in Berlin is opened.
First app
The scale app is launched.
Nine languages & TikTok
In this year kurzgesagt consists of channels in nine language on YouTube and a TikTok channel.
2 billion views
The channel reaches 2 billion views.
20 million subscribers
The channel reaches 20 million subscribers.
Our Team
Founder & Head Writer
Philipp
Dettmer
Chief Executive Officer
Peter
Berger
Chief Creative Officer
Philip
Laibacher
Head of People & Organisation
Barbara
Breitegger
People & Organisation Generalist
Celina
Moreno Buss
Office Experience & Operations Manager
Petra
Leutner-Wittmann
Our Friends
Voice Actor, Journalist
Steve
Taylor
Music & Sound Design
Thomas
Veith
Music & Sound Design
Fabian
Glaser
Motion Designer
Stephan
Rether
Astrophysicist & Writer
Matt
Caplan, Ph.D.
Microbiologist & Writer
James
Gurney