Who founded DeepGrove?

DeepGrove was founded by Shayaan Emran, Edward Zhang in 2025.

Who are DeepGrove's investors?

DeepGrove's investors include AUTHENTIC VENTURES, Olive Tree Capital, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, BonAngels Venture Partners, Kakao Ventures.

Where is DeepGrove headquartered?

DeepGrove is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

DeepGrove

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

Also known as DeepGrove AI

Enterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

DeepGrove was founded in 2025 by Shayaan Emran and Edward Zhang.

Shayaan EmranFounderShayaan Emran attended Johns Hopkins University and College of William & Mary.

Edward ZhangFounder

Investors · 6

AUTHENTIC VENTURESOakland · $100K – $1M

Olive Tree CapitalBoston

Transpose Platform ManagementHouston

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

BonAngels Venture PartnersreportedSeoul

Kakao Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSeongnam · $297K – $27M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountseed roundJul 2026
Kakao Ventures (lead), BonAngels Venture Partners
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

AI Companion Startup DeepGrove Raises $1.1M Seed Round Led by Kakao Ventures - WOWTALEen.wowtale.net · Jul 2026

DeepGrove Funding: $1M | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

Who founded DeepGrove?: DeepGrove was founded by Shayaan Emran, Edward Zhang in 2025.
Who are DeepGrove's investors?: DeepGrove's investors include AUTHENTIC VENTURES, Olive Tree Capital, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, BonAngels Venture Partners, Kakao Ventures.
Where is DeepGrove headquartered?: DeepGrove is headquartered in San Francisco, US.