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Designbase

YC W23

Founded 2021 · 3 employees · 10 known investors

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Designbase offers an interface design tool that converts visual designs into code, aimed at small teams and resource-constrained organizations.

Also known as Blocksfabrik · Fabrikant Tech, Inc. · Fabrikant Tech, Inc., Blocksfabrik

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceDesignDesign ToolsWeb DevelopmentFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Designbase was founded in 2021 by Alexandru Antihi and Ryan Xie.

AAAlexandru Antihi
Alexandru AntihiFounder and CEOAlexandru Antihi has led product and design system work at companies including Palantir, Two Sigma, Mosaic.tech, Checkout.com, Thomson Reuters, and Bitdefender, with over 17 years of experience in the field.
RXRyan Xie
Ryan XieCofounder & Chief Product OfficerRyan Xie is a co-founder at Blocksfabrik who previously held team leadership roles at Facebook focused on growth strategy and at Palantir across search, pharmaceuticals, and user research functions.

Investors · 10

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Crosstimbers Capital GroupreportedHouston

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Decent CapitalreportedSingapore · $100K – $10M

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Form CapitalreportedMiami · $200K – $300K

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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Palumni VCreportedMiami · $127K

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RTP GlobalreportedNew York · $1M – $15M

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Surface VenturesreportedNew York · $500K – $3M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Designbase do?
Designbase offers an interface design tool that converts visual designs into code, aimed at small teams and resource-constrained organizations.
Who founded Designbase?
Designbase was founded by Alexandru Antihi, Ryan Xie in 2021.
Who are Designbase's investors?
Designbase's investors include FundersClub, Y Combinator, Crosstimbers Capital Group, Decent Capital, Form Capital, Gaingels, Palumni VC, RTP Global and 2 more.