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Lucent

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 4 known investors

Lucent is an AI-powered session replay and product intelligence platform that automatically detects bugs, identifies UX problems, and surfaces behavioral patterns across user sessions. It integrates with analytics and error tracking tools to provide detailed bug reports with reproduction steps and affected user lists.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Lucent was founded in 2025 by Alisa Rae.

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Alisa Raein𝕏FounderAlisa Rae founded and exited an Australian EdTech company, was an early employee at MagicBrief (later acquired by Canva), and previously worked as an engineer at Atlassian.

Investors · 4

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
OpenReplay6 shared keywordsOpenReplay is a session replay and product analytics platform that enables product teams to record user interactions with web applications, identify friction points, and troubleshoot issues. The product serves software development and product teams across various industries.
Amplitude5 shared keywordsAmplitude provides an AI analytics platform that helps companies understand customer behavior and make data-driven product decisions. The platform serves product and engineering teams across enterprises looking to optimize user experience and digital innovation.
Statsig5 shared keywordsStatsig provides a feature management and experimentation platform that enables teams to control software releases through gradual rollouts and A/B testing. The platform serves product and engineering teams building and shipping software applications.
Userpilot5 shared keywordsUserpilot is a no-code product growth platform that lets product, UX, and customer success teams create in-app experiences, track product usage and feature adoption, run session replays, and collect user feedback. It serves SaaS companies and enterprises pursuing product-led growth.
PostHog5 shared keywordsPostHog is a product analytics and data platform offering multiple integrated tools for product engineers, including analytics, experimentation, and customer data management. The platform serves engineering teams and startups who need comprehensive product insights without switching between multiple vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lucent do?
Lucent is an AI-powered session replay and product intelligence platform that automatically detects bugs, identifies UX problems, and surfaces behavioral patterns across user sessions. It integrates with analytics and error tracking tools to provide detailed bug reports with reproduction steps and affected user lists.
Who founded Lucent?
Lucent was founded by Alisa Rae in 2025.
Who are Lucent's investors?
Lucent's investors include Y Combinator, Horizon, Long Journey Ventures, New Venture Partners.
How much funding has Lucent raised?
Lucent has disclosed $2M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Lucent headquartered?
Lucent is headquartered in San Francisco, US.