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BackOps

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 47 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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BackOps builds an AI resolution layer that automates and executes internal operational processes across systems, teams, and external parties for companies that make or move physical goods. It aims to reduce operating costs, speed up work, and improve service reliability in supply-chain operations.

Founders & leadership

BackOps was founded in 2024 by Henry Ou and Sean McCarthy.

HOHenry Ou
Henry OuCo-Founder & CTOHenry Ou is the founder of BackOps, an AI operating system for supply chain and logistics that automates workflows across legacy systems, vendor portals, email, and spreadsheets. He previously worked as an engineer at Apple and ByteDance's AI Lab, with a background in AI infrastructure, cloud systems, and ERP migrations for supply chain businesses.
SMSean McCarthy
Sean McCarthyCo-Founder and CEOSean McCarthy held senior sales leadership and business development roles at Amazon across logistics, telecommunications, and technology. He is CEO and co-founder of BackOps, which builds an AI-native operations platform for automating back-office workflows.
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Chang Hao OuNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 7

Also in the syndicate · 1

10VC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$61.5M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2025–2026

▶$27.5MraisedMar 2026 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Chang Hao OuExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrew TriedmanDirector
Offering amount
$27.5M
Amount sold
$27.5M
First sale
Jan 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8MraisedJun 2025 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Chang Hao OuExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$8M
Amount sold
$8M
First sale
May 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does BackOps do?
BackOps builds an AI resolution layer that automates and executes internal operational processes across systems, teams, and external parties for companies that make or move physical goods. It aims to reduce operating costs, speed up work, and improve service reliability in supply-chain operations.
Who founded BackOps?
BackOps was founded by Henry Ou, Sean McCarthy in 2024.
Who are BackOps's investors?
BackOps's investors include Construct Capital, Gradient Ventures, Insight Partners, Theory Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Ten VC.
How much funding has BackOps raised?
BackOps has disclosed $61.5M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is BackOps headquartered?
BackOps is headquartered in San Francisco, US.