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A1Zap by A1Base

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 8 known investors

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A platform where users create and share AI-powered tools, games, chatbots, and interactive experiences with others in their social network.

Also known as A1Base Inc. · A101 · A101, A1Base · A1Base

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSocialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

A1Zap by A1Base was founded in 2025 by Pasha Rayan and Pennie Huang.

PRPasha Rayan
Pasha RayanCEOPasha Rayan is a cofounder of A1Base, a YC-backed company, and previously cofounded Forage, which was acquired.
PHPennie Huang
Pennie HuangFounderPennie Huang was an early-stage engineer and product hire at Forage (Y Combinator W19) before co-founding A1Base.

Investors · 8

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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FundersClubreportedSan Francisco · $290K

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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Ten13reportedFortitude Valley · $300K – $2M

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UNSWreportedSydney

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A1Zap - the social network layer for AI appsycombinator.com · Apr 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does A1Zap by A1Base do?
A platform where users create and share AI-powered tools, games, chatbots, and interactive experiences with others in their social network.
Who founded A1Zap by A1Base?
A1Zap by A1Base was founded by Pasha Rayan, Pennie Huang in 2025.
Who are A1Zap by A1Base's investors?
A1Zap by A1Base's investors include Pioneer, Y Combinator, FundersClub, Liquid Ventures, OurCrowd, Rice Capital, Ten13, UNSW.
Where is A1Zap by A1Base headquartered?
A1Zap by A1Base is headquartered in San Francisco, US.