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Evidence

YC S21

Toronto, CA · Founded 2021 · 6 employees · 7 known investors

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Evidence is a browser-based IDE for building interactive data dashboards and reports using SQL and markdown, with AI-powered development tools and support for multiple database backends. The platform targets data analysts and developers who need to create publication-quality visualizations and share data products with enterprise-grade security and performance.

Also known as Evidence Technologies, Inc. · Evidence.dev

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareB2BAnalyticsData EngineeringData VisualizationCanadaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Evidence was founded in 2021 by Adam McAskill and Sean Hughes.

AMAdam McAskill
Adam McAskillCo-Founder & CEOAdam McAskill previously managed the data science function at a major Canadian private equity firm.
SHSean Hughes
Sean HughesCo-founder & COOSean Hughes previously managed a data science team at a major Canadian private equity firm.
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Udesh SenaratneEngineer
AW
Archie WoodHead of Community
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Charles HardyEngineer
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Brian DonaldEngineerformer

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ASDF Venturesreported

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Foresite CapitalreportedWest Hollywood

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NextView VenturesreportedNew York · $250K – $4M

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NVP CapitalreportedNew York · $2M

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Announcing our $2.1M Seed Round and Evidence Cloudevidence.dev · Sep 2023Access code: Evidence brings open source BI to technical data teams | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Evidence do?
Evidence is a browser-based IDE for building interactive data dashboards and reports using SQL and markdown, with AI-powered development tools and support for multiple database backends. The platform targets data analysts and developers who need to create publication-quality visualizations and share data products with enterprise-grade security and performance.
Who founded Evidence?
Evidence was founded by Adam McAskill, Sean Hughes in 2021.
Who are Evidence's investors?
Evidence's investors include A.Capital Ventures, Y Combinator, ASDF Ventures, Foresite Capital, NextView Ventures, NVP Capital, SV Angel.
Where is Evidence headquartered?
Evidence is headquartered in Toronto, CA.