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Embedder

YC S25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · 15 known investors

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Embedder is an AI platform that automates firmware development for embedded systems and hardware, serving semiconductor, IoT, medical device, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation teams. The platform reads datasheets, writes and tests firmware, and diagnoses hardware issues to accelerate product development cycles.

Also known as Embedder Tech Inc.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsB2BAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

Embedder was founded in 2025 by Ethan Gibbs and Bob Wei.

EGEthan Gibbs
Ethan GibbsCo-founder · Chief Executive OfficerEthan Gibbs is a co-founder and CEO of Embedder and attended the University of Michigan.
BWBob Wei
Bob WeiCo-Founder & CTOBob Wei is co-founder and CTO at Embedder, a Y Combinator S25 company. He attended the University of Michigan.
JP
Jonah PerryFounding Account Executive

Investors · 15

The E14 Fundlisted by The E14 FundCambridge · $1M – $5M

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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BoxGroupreportedNew York · $250K – $1M

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Cory Levyreported

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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Emerson Collective InvestingreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $1M

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FellowsreportedCampbell

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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Spot VCreportedNewark

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Sunflower Capital Management Fundreported

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Valkyrie Ventures Management, LlcreportedPark City

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Embedder v0.3.1 nominated for embedded award 2026 as AI firmware platform moves into productionfinance.yahoo.com · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Embedder do?
Embedder is an AI platform that automates firmware development for embedded systems and hardware, serving semiconductor, IoT, medical device, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation teams. The platform reads datasheets, writes and tests firmware, and diagnoses hardware issues to accelerate product development cycles.
Who founded Embedder?
Embedder was founded by Ethan Gibbs, Bob Wei in 2025.
Who are Embedder's investors?
Embedder's investors include Exceptional Capital, The E14 Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Blast.Club, BoxGroup, Cory Levy, CRV (Charles River Ventures) and 7 more.
Where is Embedder headquartered?
Embedder is headquartered in San Francisco, US.