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Basement

DefunctYC W19

New York City, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors

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A social networking platform designed for small groups of close friends to communicate and share with each other.

Also known as Pretty Inc.

ConsumerSocialSocial NetworkUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)

JBJeremy Berman
Jeremy BermanFounderJeremy Berman left a computer science master's program to found Basement.
FRFernando Rojo
Fernando RojoCEOFernando Rojo previously held a mobile leadership role at Vercel and founded Solito, which the company acquired. He holds a degree from the University of Pennsylvania and co-founded Basement, which participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2019 batch.

Investors · 1

Related companies · 4

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Text.aiAlfi is an AI assistant that lives within group chats across messaging platforms (iOS, Android, SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram) to organize plans, generate creative content, and suggest activities for friend groups. The service learns group preferences and handles logistics like booking reservations and coordinating schedules.
DigipalsDigipals creates an AI-powered social platform that consolidates friend communications and connections across multiple apps using ambient AI agents that draw from location, calendar, and photo data to facilitate interactions in group chats.

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corporate structure
Pretty Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Basement do?
A social networking platform designed for small groups of close friends to communicate and share with each other.
Who founded Basement?
Basement was founded by Jeremy Berman, Fernando Rojo.
Who are Basement's investors?
Basement's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Basement headquartered?
Basement is headquartered in New York City, US.