Guggy
DefunctYC S17Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Guggy built an API that parsed text messages and slang to automatically generate contextual GIF responses, which was integrated into major messaging platforms; the company also created Bits, a mobile app for comedians and other creators to produce short-form video content.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Guggy was founded in 2017 by Rotem Yakir and Shahar Yakir.
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Rotem Yakirin𝕏Founder/CEO/CTORotem Yakir is a founder with over 19 years of experience building APIs, enterprise platforms, web and mobile products. He previously founded two other companies and is a Y Combinator S17 alumnus.
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Shahar YakirinFounder/CTO
Board
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Joonpyo LeeBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2018 · 6 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1.3MraisedFeb 2018 · 6 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Shahar YakirExecutive Officer, Director
- Joonpyo LeeDirector
- Rotem YakirExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.2M
- Amount sold
- $1.3M
- First sale
- Feb 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Guggy do?
- Guggy built an API that parsed text messages and slang to automatically generate contextual GIF responses, which was integrated into major messaging platforms; the company also created Bits, a mobile app for comedians and other creators to produce short-form video content.
- Who founded Guggy?
- Guggy was founded by Rotem Yakir, Shahar Yakir in 2017.
- Who are Guggy's investors?
- Guggy's investors include Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Guggy raised?
- Guggy has disclosed $1.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Guggy headquartered?
- Guggy is headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL.