Guggy was founded by Rotem Yakir, Shahar Yakir in 2017.

Who are Guggy's investors?

Guggy's investors include Y Combinator, SoftBank Vision Fund, Zillionize.

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.

Guggy

DefunctYC S17

Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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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.

Also known as Guggy Global Fun, Inc.

Consumer Social Messaging NLPIsraelMiddle East and North Africa

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

Guggy was founded in 2017 by Rotem Yakir and Shahar Yakir.

Rotem Yakir 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.

Shahar YakirCTO

Board

Joonpyo LeeBoard director

Investors · 3

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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SoftBank Vision FundreportedLondon

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ZillionizereportedPalo Alto · $200K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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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, SoftBank Vision Fund, Zillionize.
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.