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Cakework

DefunctYC W23

Seattle, US · Founded 2022 · 2 employees · 1 known investors

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Cakework provides APIs that enable any developer platform to offer serverless code hosting without requiring dedicated infrastructure expertise. The service lets frameworks and platforms deploy user code from version control or local environments in a fraction of the time typically needed.

Also known as Sahale, Inc. · Sahale

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareB2BCloud ComputingInfrastructureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Cakework was founded in 2022 by Eric Chen and Jessie Young.

ECEric Chen
Eric ChenCo-Founder2022–2023Founder of Cakework, which provides APIs enabling developer platforms to offer serverless code hosting.
JYJessie Young
Jessie YoungCo-founder2022–2024Jessie Young is the founder and CEO of Cakework, which provides APIs for serverless code hosting across developer platforms.

Investors · 1

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Sahale, Inc.

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Cakework - Custom user code in any developer productycombinator.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Cakework do?
Cakework provides APIs that enable any developer platform to offer serverless code hosting without requiring dedicated infrastructure expertise. The service lets frameworks and platforms deploy user code from version control or local environments in a fraction of the time typically needed.
Who founded Cakework?
Cakework was founded by Eric Chen, Jessie Young in 2022.
Who are Cakework's investors?
Cakework's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Cakework headquartered?
Cakework is headquartered in Seattle, US.