Aside
YC F25San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 5 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Aside is an AI-powered browser that enables autonomous agents to complete web-based tasks across logged-in websites without integrations, including payments, messaging, and internal tools. It provides memory of browsing context, secure credential management for agents, and runs locally with hardware-backed encryption.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDeveloper ToolsSaaSArtificial IntelligenceAutomationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)
Aside was founded in 2024 by Jun Kim, Chanhee Lee, and Sanghun Lee.
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Chanhee Leein𝕏Co-founderChanhee Lee was a founding engineer at Airbridge.io, where she contributed to the company's growth, and previously founded a non-profit organization. She is now co-founder of Aside.
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Sanghun Leein𝕏FounderHe began programming at 14 and previously developed an application that achieved over 1 million downloads.
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Alejandro CrosaNamed on SEC filing
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Adam NashNamed on SEC filing
Board
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John LillyBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$29M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2020–2025
▶$7MraisedAug 2025 · 5 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$7MraisedAug 2025 · 5 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alejandro CrosaDirector
- John LillyDirector
- Adam NashExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $7.5M
- Amount sold
- $7M
- First sale
- Jul 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.1MraisedJan 2022 · 41 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$17.1MraisedJan 2022 · 41 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alejandro CrosaDirector
- Adam NashExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $17.2M
- Amount sold
- $17.1M
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.8MraisedDec 2020 · 19 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$4.8MraisedDec 2020 · 19 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alejandro CrosaDirector
- Adam NashExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $4.8M
- Amount sold
- $4.8M
- First sale
- Nov 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
The YC application· Fall 2025 batch
Alumni Q&A
- What is the core problem you are solving? Why is this a big problem? What made you decide to work on it?
- The founders argue that most modern work now happens inside the browser, but current AI agents operate externally and require numerous integrations, repeated context, and step-by-step approvals. They are building a browser that acts on the user's behalf without integrations.
Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.
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Competitors · 1
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Companies competing with Aside for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
With ChatGPT Atlas shutting down, here are the AI browsers people actually use - 9to5Mac9to5mac.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Aside do?
- Aside is an AI-powered browser that enables autonomous agents to complete web-based tasks across logged-in websites without integrations, including payments, messaging, and internal tools. It provides memory of browsing context, secure credential management for agents, and runs locally with hardware-backed encryption.
- Who founded Aside?
- Aside was founded by Jun Kim, Chanhee Lee, Sanghun Lee in 2024.
- Who are Aside's investors?
- Aside's investors include Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Aside raised?
- Aside has disclosed $29M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Aside headquartered?
- Aside is headquartered in San Francisco, US.