Chargehound
AcquiredYC W14San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 13 employees · 1 known investors
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Chargehound provides automated chargeback management software for merchants to handle payment disputes and friendly fraud. The platform helps businesses across e-commerce, marketplaces, and retail recover disputed transactions.
Also known as Beacon
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
Chargehound was founded in 2016 by Dmitri Cherniak.
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Dmitri Cherniak𝕏Founder/CTOFounder and CTO of Chargehound, which provides automated chargeback management software for merchants handling payment disputes.
Investors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Chargehound do?
- Chargehound provides automated chargeback management software for merchants to handle payment disputes and friendly fraud. The platform helps businesses across e-commerce, marketplaces, and retail recover disputed transactions.
- Who founded Chargehound?
- Chargehound was founded by Dmitri Cherniak in 2016.
- Who are Chargehound's investors?
- Chargehound's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Chargehound headquartered?
- Chargehound is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

