Helium
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 7 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
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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 DoshiinCofounder + Chief Scientist @ Helium (YC S24)2024–2026
Investors · 3
Competitors · 2
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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.