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CoLab

YC S19

St. John's, CA · Founded 2017 · 150 employees · 19 known investors

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CoLab provides AI-powered design review and collaboration software for engineering teams, automating design quality checks and organizing engineering knowledge within PLM and CAD systems.

Also known as Colab AI Inc., Colab Software Inc. · CoLab Software

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

CoLab was founded in 2017 by Jeremy Andrews and Adam Keating.

JAJeremy Andrews
Jeremy AndrewsFounderJeremy Andrews is a mechanical engineer who previously worked at Tesla on battery pack component design. He co-founded CoLab Software in 2017 to build a collaborative design review platform.
AKAdam Keating
Adam KeatingCo-Founder & CEOAdam Keating is a mechanical engineer who has worked on hyperloop vehicle development, electric propulsion systems, radiotherapy technology, and large-scale energy projects. He is now building collaboration software for hardware development teams.
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Tessa WhelanRecruiter
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Steph BurryHead of People \u0026 Cultureformer

Investors · 19

IntrepidreportedNew Orleans

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Verissimo VenturesreportedBedford

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Pelorus VC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$72M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does CoLab do?
CoLab provides AI-powered design review and collaboration software for engineering teams, automating design quality checks and organizing engineering knowledge within PLM and CAD systems.
Who founded CoLab?
CoLab was founded by Jeremy Andrews, Adam Keating in 2017.
Who are CoLab's investors?
CoLab's investors include Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Fjor Founders, FundersClub, Insight Partners, Intrepid Growth Partners, Jude Gomila, Killick Capital, Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship and 10 more.
How much funding has CoLab raised?
CoLab has disclosed $72M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is CoLab headquartered?
CoLab is headquartered in St. John's, CA.