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Lully

DefunctYC W15

San Francisco, US · 5 employees · 10 known investors

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Lully develops consumer sleep products for children and their families, including under-the-mattress technology that uses timed vibrations to prevent night terror episodes. The company combines a user-centric approach with clinical sleep research to address problems in children's sleep.

Also known as Caydian Inc

ConsumerDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSleep TechHealth TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

VBVarun Boriah
Varun BoriahCEO and Co-Founder2014–2018Varun Boriah previously served as Senior Vice President of Platform Solutions at Truepill overseeing pharmacy, telehealth, and diagnostics offerings, and as Vice President of Business Operations & Expansion at Alto Pharmacy. He co-founded and led Lully, a Y Combinator-backed company, before moving to his current role in sales at Luminai focused on healthcare process automation.
ARAndy Rink
Andy RinkChief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder2014–2017Andy Rink is a surgeon and healthcare innovator who co-founded Lully, a YC-backed sleep health startup, and previously led Truepill's telehealth operations. He holds an MD from Indiana University and a BE from Vanderbilt, with clinical training through Northwestern and Stanford Biodesign programs.

Investors · 10

Two Sigma Ventures✓ confirmed by LullyNew York · $2M – $15M

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StartXlisted by StartXPalo Alto · $10K – $1M

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8capitareported

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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AstiareportedSilicon Valley

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GFO CompaniesreportedLos Angeles

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Lucid Fogreported

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Prospect Venture PartnersreportedMenlo Park · $3M – $5M

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Tandem CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $500K

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountseed roundJun 2015 · 2 sources
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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Lully went on to found or lead other companies.

Andy RinkCMOFounded Playground PediatricsJay DhuldhoyaEngineering InternFounded Auricle

Related companies · 4

Sleep ResetSleep Reset is an online sleep clinic that provides clinical evaluation, at-home sleep testing, and clinician-guided treatment plans for conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea. It delivers end-to-end sleep care remotely, built with sleep experts and academic institutions.
Chorus SleepSleep Reset is a digital sleep clinic offering telehealth-based treatment for insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea using cognitive behavioral therapy and at-home diagnostics. The platform connects patients with licensed sleep clinicians and coaches for personalized, medication-free treatment accessible from home.
TinglesTingles is a video platform focused on relaxation content, centered on ASMR videos that help users unwind and fall asleep.
HypnosHypnos is an AI-powered digital sleep journal that tracks users' mood, daily activities, and sleep tracker data to show how habits affect sleep and to deliver suggestions for improving sleep. It functions as a consumer sleep coaching app in the digital health and wellness space.

Companies working in the same space as Lully.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Caydian Inc

In the news

Lully (YC W15) Lands $2.1M in Seed Funding to Prevent Night Terrorstechcrunch.com · Jun 2015YC-Backed Lully Lands $2.1M In Seed Funding To Prevent Night Terrors | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Lully do?
Lully develops consumer sleep products for children and their families, including under-the-mattress technology that uses timed vibrations to prevent night terror episodes. The company combines a user-centric approach with clinical sleep research to address problems in children's sleep.
Who founded Lully?
Lully was founded by Varun Boriah, Andy Rink.
Who are Lully's investors?
Lully's investors include Y Combinator, Two Sigma Ventures, StartX, 8capita, Agrolimen Ventures, Astia, GFO Companies, Lucid Fog and 2 more.
Where is Lully headquartered?
Lully is headquartered in San Francisco, US.