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Cline is an open source AI coding agent runtime that developers use inside their IDE, terminal, or embedded via an SDK to plan and execute coordinated multi-file code changes, run terminal commands, and automate workflows in CI pipelines. It works with any major model provider (Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama/LM Studio, or OpenAI-compatible endpoints) using a bring-your-own-key approach.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Founders & leadership

SRSaoud Rizwan
Saoud RizwanFounder

Investors · 7

Emergence Capital Partnerslisted by Emergence Capital PartnersSan Francisco · $500K – $10M

How we know: Emergence Capital Partners's portfolio page · funding news · globenewswire.com · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Essence Venture Capitallisted by Essence Venture CapitalSan Francisco · $10K – $10Mvia Timothy Chen · inferred

How we know: Essence Venture Capital's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

ESSENCE VCreportedBothell

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Pace CapitalreportedNew York

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Zero Prime VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Cox Exponential

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$32M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026

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

In the news

Cline (AI agent) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org · Sep 2026Cline: Funding, Team & Investors | Startup Introsstartupintros.com · Jul 2026Clinecline.bot · Jul 2025Cline Raises $32M in Seed and Series A Funding to Bring Agentic AI Coding to Enterprise Software Teamsglobenewswire.com · Jul 2025Cline Raises $32M in Seed and Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · Jul 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Cline do?
Cline is an open source AI coding agent runtime that developers use inside their IDE, terminal, or embedded via an SDK to plan and execute coordinated multi-file code changes, run terminal commands, and automate workflows in CI pipelines. It works with any major model provider (Claude, GPT, Gemini, local Ollama/LM Studio, or OpenAI-compatible endpoints) using a bring-your-own-key approach.
Who founded Cline?
Cline was founded by Saoud Rizwan.
Who are Cline's investors?
Cline's investors include 1984 Ventures Management, Llc, Emergence Capital Partners, Essence Venture Capital, ESSENCE VC, Pace Capital, Zero Prime Ventures.
How much funding has Cline raised?
Cline has disclosed $32M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.