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Kuli

YC X26

San Francisco, US · 1 employees · Hiring · 12 known investors

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Kuli is an AI-powered tool for marketing teams that automates creator discovery, campaign analysis, and content monitoring. It searches across millions of posts to identify performance patterns, track competitor campaigns, and find similar creators based on aesthetic and audience fit.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechFranceEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

MHMichael Hodara
Michael HodaraCo-FounderMichael Hodara leads AI and data science as cofounder and CEO of Kuli, a creator marketing platform. Previously at Aircall, he built machine learning systems to optimize marketing spend, and studied at EPFL where he led a student consulting organization.
JHJonathan Hassan
Jonathan HassanCo-Founder and GTM leadJonathan Hassan spent six years at KPMG working on M&A transactions for major clients, then moved into a sales and operations role at Kuli, a creator marketing platform.

Investors · 12

Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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AstiareportedSilicon Valley

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AUTHENTIC VENTURESreportedOakland · $100K – $1M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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InvestEcoreportedToronto

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Next Wave ImpactreportedUtah

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PortfoliareportedSan Mateo

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S2G InvestmentsreportedChicago · $1M – $5M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

eighteen94 capitalGriffith FoodsleadVilCap Investments

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$5M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2017–2019

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corporate structure
Kuli, Inc.

In the news

Kuli: The AI coworker for marketing teams at Consumer Brandsycombinator.com · May 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Kuli do?
Kuli is an AI-powered tool for marketing teams that automates creator discovery, campaign analysis, and content monitoring. It searches across millions of posts to identify performance patterns, track competitor campaigns, and find similar creators based on aesthetic and audience fit.
Who founded Kuli?
Kuli was founded by Michael Hodara, Jonathan Hassan.
Who are Kuli's investors?
Kuli's investors include Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Astia, AUTHENTIC VENTURES, Blast.Club, InvestEco, Next Wave Impact, Portfolia and 1 more.
How much funding has Kuli raised?
Kuli has disclosed $5M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Kuli headquartered?
Kuli is headquartered in San Francisco, US.