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Canvas

YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 11 known investors

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Antonio Graciasunlockedknows Essam Sleiman · together at Harvard University (overlapped)
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×8knows the team · via Y Combinator
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Canvas builds a continual-improvement system for organizations deploying AI agents in production, automating the feedback loop that learns from agent behavior, proposes updates, and applies improvements to enterprise workflows including sales and account management.

Also known as Iris

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Canvas was founded in 2024 by Essam Sleiman.

ESEssam Sleiman
Essam Sleimanin𝕏Founder & CEOHe previously built AI and continual learning systems at Twitch and AWS, co-founded Komma, a sales automation platform, and has published AI research in top conferences.

Investors · 11

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Foundryreported · 2 sourcesBoulder · $250K – $15M
HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M
IA VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $3M
Inspired CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $20M
M13reportedNew York · $4M – $7M
Trilogy Equity PartnersreportedSeattle · $2M – $6M
Upfront VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $1M – $10M

Also in the syndicate · 3

Acquired Wisdom FundFrontier VCGC&H Investments

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

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

Competitors · 1

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Instructure146 shared keywordsInstructure develops Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment—learning management, assessment, and credential management platforms for educational institutions. The company serves educators and students globally through its products and operates the world's largest online community of educators.

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In the news

3D-modeling startup Canvas, led by former Moz CEO Sarah Bird, lands $10Mgeekwire.com · Jan 2025Canvas Raises $10M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Jan 2025Canvas raises $10M to make architectural-grade 3D CAD & BIM models easy for construction and design professionalsprnewswire.com · Jan 2025Is Canvas Annuity A Good Company? | The Annuity Expertannuityexpertadvice.com · Mar 2024Canvas Medical Raises $24M for EMR & Payments Platformhitconsultant.net · Jul 2022Jumpstart Raises $20M in Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · May 2021Founder came back after 8 years to rewrite Flash photo editor in Canvas/WebGLpixlr.com · Dec 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Canvas do?
Canvas builds a continual-improvement system for organizations deploying AI agents in production, automating the feedback loop that learns from agent behavior, proposes updates, and applies improvements to enterprise workflows including sales and account management.
Who founded Canvas?
Canvas was founded by Essam Sleiman in 2024.
Who are Canvas's investors?
Canvas's investors include Y Combinator, Foundry, Haystack, IA Ventures, Inspired Capital, M13, Trilogy Equity Partners, Upfront Ventures.
How much funding has Canvas raised?
Canvas has disclosed $10M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Canvas headquartered?
Canvas is headquartered in San Francisco, US.