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YC F24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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Freebuff provides free AI-powered coding tools including a web-based app builder, terminal CLI agent, and cloud workspace that eliminate subscription costs. The platform targets developers seeking free alternatives to paid coding assistants and cloud development environments.

Also known as Manicode Inc. · Codebuff · Manicode · Manicode, Codebuff

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSArtificial IntelligenceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Freebuff was founded in 2024 by James Grugett.

JGJames Grugett
James GrugettCofounder & CEOJames Grugett founded Manifold Markets, a prediction market platform with over 150,000 user-created markets. He is now building Codebuff, an AI-powered CLI tool for code generation.
DCDawson Chen
Dawson ChenFounder at Letterbook
MD
Matthew DoHead of Growth
VC
Victor ChengCTO
BC
Brandon Chen

Investors · 6

0 ADreported

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Lombardstreet VenturesreportedWoodside · $500K

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Transpose Platform ManagementreportedSan Francisco

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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The YC application· Fall 2024 batch

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2 people who came through Freebuff went on to found or lead other companies.

Dawson ChenFounded LetterbookJames GrugettCEOFounded Manifold

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Codebuff: Make your terminal write code for youycombinator.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Freebuff do?
Freebuff provides free AI-powered coding tools including a web-based app builder, terminal CLI agent, and cloud workspace that eliminate subscription costs. The platform targets developers seeking free alternatives to paid coding assistants and cloud development environments.
Who founded Freebuff?
Freebuff was founded by James Grugett in 2024.
Who are Freebuff's investors?
Freebuff's investors include Y Combinator, 0 AD, Lombardstreet Ventures, Pioneer, Transpose Platform Management, Twenty Two Ventures.
Where is Freebuff headquartered?
Freebuff is headquartered in San Francisco, US.