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San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 5 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors

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Gauge provides tools and analytics for monitoring and measuring brand presence and performance within AI systems. The platform offers monitoring and optimization capabilities for brands affected by AI-driven content and recommendations.

Also known as Gauge Technologies, Inc. · Bridge

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSB2BAnalyticsMarketingAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Gauge was founded in 2024 by Caelean Barnes, Evan Doyle, Grant, Ethan, and Farbod.

CBCaelean Barnes
Caelean BarnesCo-Founder/CEOCaelean Barnes is CEO of Gauge, a company that helps brands optimize their visibility in AI-generated search results and conversational AI platforms.
EDEvan Doyle
Evan DoyleCo-Founder / CTOEvan Doyle is CTO at Gauge and previously held early engineering and technical leadership roles at Carta and Standard Metrics, with additional experience in technical consulting for early-stage companies.
GGrant
GrantFounder
EEthan
EthanEthan is founding product manager of Gauge, which provides analytics and monitoring tools for brands to improve their visibility and performance within large language models and AI systems.
FFarbod
FarbodFounder
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Grant EvansFounding Eng

Investors · 9

Materialized View Capitallisted by Materialized View Capital

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Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Gopher US VenturereportedMenlo Park

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HG VenturesreportedIndianapolis · $1M – $10M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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MintakareportedBelmont

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In the news

❓ Gauge Sentiment: See exactly how AI models talk about your brandycombinator.com · Apr 2026🚀 Gauge gives you visibility into ads in ChatGPT.ycombinator.com · Apr 2026🚀 Gauge: Your marketing agent for organic, paid, and AI searchycombinator.com · Mar 2026Gauge - Show up in more AI answersycombinator.com · May 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Gauge do?
Gauge provides tools and analytics for monitoring and measuring brand presence and performance within AI systems. The platform offers monitoring and optimization capabilities for brands affected by AI-driven content and recommendations.
Who founded Gauge?
Gauge was founded by Caelean Barnes, Evan Doyle, Grant, Ethan, Farbod in 2024.
Who are Gauge's investors?
Gauge's investors include Ascend Venture Capital, Materialized View Capital, Pioneer, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Gopher US Venture, HG Ventures, Metsu Capital and 1 more.
Where is Gauge headquartered?
Gauge is headquartered in San Francisco, US.