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Naytev

DefunctYC S14

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 3 employees · 15 known investors

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Naytev offers a social media management tool that lets content teams A/B test videos, articles, and images on Facebook and automatically publish the best-performing version across channels. It targets brands and publishers managing both paid and organic social media.

Also known as Changecause, Inc.

AdTechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSocial MediaMarketingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S14)

Naytev was founded in 2014 by Zack Liscio, Patrick Costello, and Mike Seid.

ZLZack Liscio
Zack LiscioFounder & CEO2014–2019Zack Liscio was VP Product at Optimizely before co-founding Naytev, a Y Combinator-backed company in Summer 2014. He is currently co-founder at Cloud Capital.
PCPatrick Costello
Patrick CostelloCo-founder, Chief Strategy Officer2014–2019Patrick Costello serves as Head of AI Strategic Initiatives at Checkr and is a co-founder of Naytev.
MSMike Seid
Mike SeidFounder, CTO2014–2019He has spent 15+ years in engineering leadership roles focused on system architecture, machine learning infrastructure, and distributed systems.
ER
Edward Ridgely

Investors · 15

Tekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.listed by Tekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S.London

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Applied Angelsreported

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Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Black Jays VenturesreportedNew York · $250K – $500K

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Brighteye VenturesreportedLondon

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DG Daiwa VenturesreportedTokyo

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Florence Venture CapitalreportedPalo Alto

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Knight FoundationreportedMiami

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Next VenturesreportedAustin · $500K – $3M

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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S2 CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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Founder mafia

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

Patrick J. CostelloChief Strategy OfficerFounded CheckrZack LiscioCEOFounded Cloud Capital

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In the news

YC-Backed Naytev Enhances Social Media Shares To Drive Website Traffic | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Aug 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does Naytev do?
Naytev offers a social media management tool that lets content teams A/B test videos, articles, and images on Facebook and automatically publish the best-performing version across channels. It targets brands and publishers managing both paid and organic social media.
Who founded Naytev?
Naytev was founded by Zack Liscio, Patrick Costello, Mike Seid in 2014.
Who are Naytev's investors?
Naytev's investors include Y Combinator, Tekmen Teknoloji Reklamcilik Yayincilik A.S., Amino Capital, Applied Angels, Avlok Capital, Black Jays Ventures, Brighteye Ventures, DG Daiwa Ventures and 7 more.
Where is Naytev headquartered?
Naytev is headquartered in San Francisco, US.