Diversion
YC S22Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 14 employees · 3 known investors
Diversion is a cloud-native version control platform for game developers, virtual production teams, and creative studios that manages code, game assets, and large binary files with real-time collaboration. The platform offers Git-like workflows with no server infrastructure to maintain, serving as a modern alternative to legacy tools like Perforce.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGamingSaaSVirtual RealityEnterpriseIsraelMiddle East and North Africa
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
Diversion was founded in 2021 by Sasha Medvedovsky.
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Sasha Medvedovskyin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOSasha Medvedovsky has over two decades of experience as a software engineer, engineering manager, and product manager. He served in Israel's Unit 8200 cyber-intelligence division, cofounded Leprechaun (exited 2012) and Adience (exited 2015), and holds an MSc in Computer Science and an MBA from Tel Aviv University.
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Yigal LazarevNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$7.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$7.4MraisedJun 2022 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$7.4MraisedJun 2022 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alexander MedvedovskyExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Yigal LazarevDirector, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $7.4M
- Amount sold
- $7.4M
- First sale
- May 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 9
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Diversion do?
- Diversion is a cloud-native version control platform for game developers, virtual production teams, and creative studios that manages code, game assets, and large binary files with real-time collaboration. The platform offers Git-like workflows with no server infrastructure to maintain, serving as a modern alternative to legacy tools like Perforce.
- Who founded Diversion?
- Diversion was founded by Sasha Medvedovsky in 2021.
- Who are Diversion's investors?
- Diversion's investors include Konvoy Ventures, New Era Capital Partners, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Diversion raised?
- Diversion has disclosed $7.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Diversion headquartered?
- Diversion is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.