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BootLoop

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · Hiring · 17 known investors

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BootLoop is an AI agent for firmware development that automates hardware understanding, code generation, testing, and debugging across multiple toolchains and embedded platforms. It serves firmware teams in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and semiconductor industries.

Also known as BootLoop, BootLoop, Inc. · BootLoop, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

BootLoop was founded in 2025 by Noah Pacik-Nelson and Chris Markus.

NPNoah Pacik-Nelson
Noah Pacik-NelsonFounder, CEOHe previously worked as a researcher in AI development at Accenture, including roles in the AI Refinery and Labs focusing on neuromorphic computing and low-power systems, and served as CTO of the Ventilator Project, an FDA-authorized medical device. His background includes work at the MIT Media Lab and published research in digital signal processing, energy harvesting, and 3D printing.
CMChris Markus
Chris MarkusFounder, CTOPreviously, he served as lead software engineer for SpaceX's Starship booster catch system and built firmware for SpaceX's Raptor engine. Earlier in his career, he was a visiting researcher at MIT Media Lab working on EEG electronics and served as firmware lead for an FDA-authorized ventilator.
BL
Bill LaiRecruiting Manager

Investors · 17

Olive Tree Capitallisted by Olive Tree CapitalBoston

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Bow CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $5M

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Clocktower VenturesreportedSanta Monica · $100K – $20M

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Heliad AGreportedFrankfurt am Main · $5.4M – $16.2M

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Massive Tech VenturesreportedSeattle

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Metsu Capitalreported

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Singularity Venturesreported

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Tekedia CapitalreportedLagos · $1K

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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BootLoop - AI Agent for Firmware & Embedded Softwareycombinator.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does BootLoop do?
BootLoop is an AI agent for firmware development that automates hardware understanding, code generation, testing, and debugging across multiple toolchains and embedded platforms. It serves firmware teams in aerospace, defense, medical devices, and semiconductor industries.
Who founded BootLoop?
BootLoop was founded by Noah Pacik-Nelson, Chris Markus in 2025.
Who are BootLoop's investors?
BootLoop's investors include Olive Tree Capital, Pioneer, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Blast.Club, Bow Capital and 9 more.
Where is BootLoop headquartered?
BootLoop is headquartered in San Francisco, US.