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YC W14

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 11 known investors

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42 provides a data consolidation and reporting platform designed for retail teams to access business insights in one centralized dashboard. The platform tailors reporting to different team roles and functions within the retail industry.

Also known as 42 Technologies, Inc.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSAnalyticsRetailUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)

42 was founded in 2014 by Nick Porter, Cathy Han, Nicolas Porter, and Peter D. Yang.

NPNick Porter
Nick PorterFounder & CTONick Porter is founder and CTO of 42, a data consolidation and reporting platform for retail teams.
CHCathy Han
Cathy HanCo-founder & Board Chair2013–2026Founder at Levro
NP
Nicolas Porter
PDPeter D. Yang
Peter D. YangCo-founder · CEOCo-founder of 42, a data consolidation and reporting platform for retail teams.
LB
Lars ButzmannChief Analytics Officer
KS
Kevin StewartStaff Software Engineer

Investors · 11

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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3one4 CapitalreportedBengaluru

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Breakthrough Energy VenturesreportedBoston · $500K – $50M

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CRCM VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Crystal Venture PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $3M

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Khosla VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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SparkLabs KoreareportedPalo Alto

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Sv Tech Ventures, Inc.reportedPalo Alto

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Frequently asked questions

What does 42 do?
42 provides a data consolidation and reporting platform designed for retail teams to access business insights in one centralized dashboard. The platform tailors reporting to different team roles and functions within the retail industry.
Who founded 42?
42 was founded by Nick Porter, Cathy Han, Nicolas Porter, Peter D. Yang in 2014.
Who are 42's investors?
42's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator, 3one4 Capital, Agrolimen Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, CRCM Ventures, Crystal Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures and 3 more.
Where is 42 headquartered?
42 is headquartered in San Francisco, US.