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IcePanel

YC W23

North Vancouver, CA · Founded 2021 · 9 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors

IcePanel is a collaborative diagramming and modeling tool for software architecture that enables teams to create and maintain a single source of truth for their system designs. The platform supports C4 models and allows architects to design systems with version control, feedback, and dynamic multi-perspective views.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

IcePanel was founded in 2021 by Jacob Shadbolt and Victor Leach.

JSJacob Shadbolt
Jacob ShadboltinCEO & Co-FounderHe previously worked as a UX designer at Mastercard on real-time payment products, including monitoring and mobile payment systems.
VLVictor Leach
Victor LeachinCo-FounderCo-founder of IcePanel, a collaborative diagramming tool for software architecture.

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Frequently asked questions

What does IcePanel do?
IcePanel is a collaborative diagramming and modeling tool for software architecture that enables teams to create and maintain a single source of truth for their system designs. The platform supports C4 models and allows architects to design systems with version control, feedback, and dynamic multi-perspective views.
Who founded IcePanel?
IcePanel was founded by Jacob Shadbolt, Victor Leach in 2021.
Who are IcePanel's investors?
IcePanel's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is IcePanel headquartered?
IcePanel is headquartered in North Vancouver, CA.