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Cotera

YC W22

New York City, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 8 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

Cotera provides a platform for building and deploying AI agents that automate internal operations, customer support, and complex multi-agent systems for companies of all sizes. The platform enables companies to integrate, oversee, and manage AI workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Also known as Supersheets

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Cotera was founded in 2021 by Tom Firth.

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Tom Firthin𝕏FounderTom Firth is a co-founder of Cotera alongside Ibby Syed and is based in New York City.
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Vivek ShenoyExecutive
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Gregory A. BakanExecutive
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Hanson S. Gifford IIINamed on SEC filing

Board

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Nicole VitulloBoard director
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Charles WardenBoard director
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Jeffry J. GraingerBoard director
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Nimesh ShahBoard director
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Jeffrey J. GraingerBoard director

Investors · 2

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$9.5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2017

$130KraisedMay 2017 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vivek ShenoyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hanson S. Gifford IIIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nicole VitulloDirector
  • Charles WardenDirector
  • Gregory A. BakanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffry J. GraingerDirector
Offering amount
$227K
Amount sold
$130K
First sale
May 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$7.8MraisedDec 2014 · 10 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vivek ShenoyDirector
  • Charles WardenDirector
  • Hanson Gifford IIIDirector
  • Jeffry J. GraingerDirector
  • Nimesh S. ShahDirector
  • Gregory A. BakanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$9.8M
Amount sold
$7.8M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
$1.5MraisedJun 2014 · 4 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Vivek ShenoyDirector
  • Gregory BakanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Nimesh ShahDirector
  • Charles WardenDirector
  • Hanson S. Gifford IIIExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey J. GraingerDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Cotera do?
Cotera provides a platform for building and deploying AI agents that automate internal operations, customer support, and complex multi-agent systems for companies of all sizes. The platform enables companies to integrate, oversee, and manage AI workflows to improve operational efficiency.
Who founded Cotera?
Cotera was founded by Tom Firth in 2021.
Who are Cotera's investors?
Cotera's investors include Avenir Growth Capital, Y Combinator.
How much funding has Cotera raised?
Cotera has disclosed $9.5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Cotera headquartered?
Cotera is headquartered in New York City, US.