Clay was founded by Phillippe Siclait, Sebastien Siclait in 2021.

Who are Clay's investors?

Clay's investors include CapitalG, Y Combinator, Abacus Capital Group, Harvard Management Company, Open Opportunity Fund, Thrive Capital.

Clay

DefunctYC W21

Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 6 known investors

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Clay makes collaborative 3D design software that lets users create and work together on three-dimensional projects. The product targets anyone seeking accessible tools for group-based 3D creation.

Developer Tools Enterprise Software SaaS Productivity Collaboration Design ToolsFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Clay was founded in 2021 by Phillippe Siclait and Sebastien Siclait.

Phillippe Siclait Founder2021–2024He previously worked as a software engineer at Airbnb and conducted research at MIT's Computer Graphics Group.

Sebastien Siclait Founderuntil 2024He previously worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios and focuses on the intersection of storytelling and technology.

Investors · 6

CapitalGlisted by CapitalGSan Francisco · $75M – $100M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Abacus Capital GroupreportedNew York

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Open Opportunity FundreportedAtlanta · $100K – $1M

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Thrive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $25M

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Funding

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Undisclosed amountSeries CAug 2025
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2 people who came through Clay went on to found or lead other companies.

Phillippe SiclaitFounderFounded Clay Sebastien SiclaitFounderFounded Clay

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Frequently asked questions

What does Clay do?: Clay makes collaborative 3D design software that lets users create and work together on three-dimensional projects. The product targets anyone seeking accessible tools for group-based 3D creation.
Who founded Clay?: Clay was founded by Phillippe Siclait, Sebastien Siclait in 2021.
Who are Clay's investors?: Clay's investors include CapitalG, Y Combinator, Abacus Capital Group, Harvard Management Company, Open Opportunity Fund, Thrive Capital.