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Bud

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · 4 known investors

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604 people in our graph share verified history with the Bud team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Garry Tanunlockedknows Kevin Lu · together at Y Combinator (overlapped)
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knows the team · via Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted

Bud is an AI-powered autonomous worker that uses a computer, browser, and coding capabilities to complete tasks independently. It serves businesses and individuals looking to automate repetitive work across various applications and workflows.

Also known as Fin · Guse · Orchids

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Bud was founded in 2025 by Kevin Lu and Bach Tran.

KLKevin Lu
Kevin LuinCo-Founder2025–2026Kevin Lu studied computer science and mathematics at University of Pennsylvania, worked on generative AI at Amazon Web Services, and conducted research at Stanford's Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence institute. He is now building Bud.
BTBach Tran
Bach TraninCo-Founder2025–2026Bach Tran studied computer science at the University of Pennsylvania and worked as an engineer at Addepar before building Bud.

Investors · 4

Leonis CapitalSan Francisco
Outward VCLondon · $1.3M – $6.3M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
9Yards CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $10M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$80M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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In the news

'Dr. Bud' Golf Scramble raises money for RN scholarships - Local News Digitallocalnewsdigital.com · Jun 2026Bud raises $80M more to expand its AI-based open banking platform, used to power lending tools and more | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2022Open banking fintech Bud raises $80mfinextra.com · Jun 2022Bud Raises $36.8M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · May 2022Bud raises $20m funding from HSBC, Goldman and othersbanking-gateway.com · Feb 2019Bud Raises $20M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Feb 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Bud do?
Bud is an AI-powered autonomous worker that uses a computer, browser, and coding capabilities to complete tasks independently. It serves businesses and individuals looking to automate repetitive work across various applications and workflows.
Who founded Bud?
Bud was founded by Kevin Lu, Bach Tran in 2025.
Who are Bud's investors?
Bud's investors include Leonis Capital, Outward VC, Y Combinator, 9Yards Capital.
How much funding has Bud raised?
Bud has disclosed $80M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Bud headquartered?
Bud is headquartered in San Francisco, US.