Helium
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Helium builds a platform for self-improving software that automatically optimizes mobile app experiences. The company initially focuses on paywall optimization for mobile applications.
Also known as CloudCaptain
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Helium was founded in 2024 by Zach Witzel, Shishir Jakati, and Anish Doshi.
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Zach WitzelinCo-Founder and CEOZach Witzel previously conducted growth experiments at Uber. He is now building Helium, a platform that personalizes upsell flows for consumer subscription companies.
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Anish DoshiFounder
Investors · 3
Competitors · 2
by search overlapHelium109 shared keywordsHelium 10 is an all-in-one SaaS platform for online sellers on Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Walmart Marketplace, offering tools for product and keyword research, listing optimization, advertising automation, inventory management, and analytics. It also provides training courses and can connect to AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT for research and reporting.
Nova Labs9 shared keywordsHelium operates a decentralized wireless network where individuals and businesses host small devices called Hotspots to provide cellular connectivity and earn HNT cryptocurrency. The network serves businesses, carriers, and individual users seeking affordable alternative to legacy telecom infrastructure.
Companies competing with Helium for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
Helium One trousers first revenues from Galactica-Pegasus project | AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGFproactiveinvestors.com · Jul 2026
China’s Helium Export Ban Raises New Risks for Global Supply Chains | The Epoch Timestheepochtimes.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Helium do?
- Helium builds a platform for self-improving software that automatically optimizes mobile app experiences. The company initially focuses on paywall optimization for mobile applications.
- Who founded Helium?
- Helium was founded by Zach Witzel, Shishir Jakati, Anish Doshi in 2024.
- Who are Helium's investors?
- Helium's investors include Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, India Quotient.
- Where is Helium headquartered?
- Helium is headquartered in San Francisco, US.