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AcquiredYC W23

New York City, US · Founded 2022 · 5 employees · 11 known investors

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Lume built software to automate customer data integration for engineering teams, using AI to discover schemas, map data, validate quality, and generate code automatically. The company has closed operations.

Also known as Abyssinia, Inc. · Abyssinia

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSB2BData EngineeringInfrastructureAI

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Lume was founded in 2022 by Robert Ross, Nicolas Machado, Nebyou Zewde, and Ari Gootnick.

RRRobert Ross
Robert RossCo-Founder & CEORobert Ross is a co-founder of Lume and holds a degree in computer science from Stanford University.30 Under 30 2024
NMNicolas Machado
Nicolas MachadoCo-Founder2023–2025He studied AI at Stanford and is based in Brazil.30 Under 30 2024
NZNebyou Zewde
Nebyou ZewdeCo-Founder/CTONebyou Zewde is a Stanford computer science graduate with a focus on artificial intelligence who co-founded Lume.30 Under 30 2024
AGAri Gootnick
Ari GootnickFounderAri works with founders and leaders on performance and burnout prevention, and also founded Within and invests in early-stage startups. He previously served as Head of Membership at Summit and spent two years at On Deck as a program associate and program manager, following an operations role at Knowable.
CCChristopher Chang
Christopher ChangFounderGeneral Partner at Consonant Ventures
SJShantanu Joshi
Shantanu JoshiFounder

Investors · 11

Soma Capital✓ confirmed by LumeSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Y Combinator✓ confirmed by LumeSan Francisco · $500K

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Floodgate✓ confirmed by LumeMenlo Park · $500K – $5M

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Khosla Ventures✓ confirmed by LumeMenlo Park · $100K – $20M

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AnD VenturesreportedHerzliya · $1M – $3M

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Sabrina Hahn FundreportedNew York

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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SRM VenturesreportedSão Paulo

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Founder mafia

4 people who came through Lume went on to found or lead other companies.

Shantanu JoshiFounderFounded LumeRobert RossFounderFounded UnframeAri GootnickFounderFounded LumeChristopher ChangFounderFounded Lume

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In the news

Lume: Automate data mappings using AIycombinator.com · Jun 2024Lume - No-code tool to create and maintain custom data integrationsycombinator.com · Mar 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Lume do?
Lume built software to automate customer data integration for engineering teams, using AI to discover schemas, map data, validate quality, and generate code automatically. The company has closed operations.
Who founded Lume?
Lume was founded by Robert Ross, Nicolas Machado, Nebyou Zewde, Ari Gootnick in 2022.
Who are Lume's investors?
Lume's investors include General Catalyst, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Floodgate, Khosla Ventures, AnD Ventures, Peterson Venture Partners, Sabrina Hahn Fund and 3 more.
Where is Lume headquartered?
Lume is headquartered in New York City, US.