BootLoop
YC S25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · Hiring · 4 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, 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.
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Noah Pacik-Nelsonin𝕏Founder, 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.
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Chris Markusin𝕏Founder, 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.
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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, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital.
- Where is BootLoop headquartered?
- BootLoop is headquartered in San Francisco, US.