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Lightski

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 1 employees · 9 known investors

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Lightski builds AI agents that audit and rebuild business workflows across document intake and back-office operations to automate work processes and improve business outcomes.

Also known as Codex · Codex, Lightski, Streamstraight · Streamstraight

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSGenerative AIB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Lightski was founded in 2023 by Hansen Qian.

HQHansen Qian
Hansen QianFounder, CEOHe previously worked as a founding engineer and engineering manager at Affinity CRM.
RH
Richard Hwang

Investors · 9

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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10X CapitalreportedNew York

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AF VenturesreportedGreenwich · $100K – $5M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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Kube VCreported

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Sandhill (ex Stonks)reportedSan Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lightski do?
Lightski builds AI agents that audit and rebuild business workflows across document intake and back-office operations to automate work processes and improve business outcomes.
Who founded Lightski?
Lightski was founded by Hansen Qian in 2023.
Who are Lightski's investors?
Lightski's investors include Gaingels, Y Combinator, 10X Capital, AF Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, CRV (Charles River Ventures), Kleiner Perkins, Kube VC and 1 more.
Where is Lightski headquartered?
Lightski is headquartered in San Francisco, US.