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No Cap

AcquiredYC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 5 employees · 14 known investors

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An AI agent that provides coaching to startup founders while also making investment decisions in their companies.

Also known as Carbon Science, Inc. · Carbon Science · Carbon Science, Carbon Search, Intently, Socap.ai · Carbon Search · Intently · Socap.ai

AI & Machine LearningFintechArtificial IntelligenceInvestingFundraisingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

No Cap was founded in 2023 by Slava Solonitsyn, Mika Melchanka, and Dmitry Starodubtsev.

SSSlava Solonitsyn
Slava SolonitsynNon-exec Chairman & Co-founder2024–2025Slava Solonitsyn attended Y Combinator twice, first with Mighty Buildings in Winter 2018 and subsequently with No Cap in Winter 2023. He has also worked as an angel investor.
MMMika Melchanka
Mika MelchankaFounder2022–2024Mika Melchanka has worked across multiple ventures and focuses on technological applications in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and IoT within traditional business and sustainability sectors.
DSDmitry Starodubtsev
Dmitry StarodubtsevCo-Founder2023–2026Dmitry Starodubtsev previously founded MightyBuildings (YC W18) and co-founded NoCap/Intently (YC W23). He works as an entrepreneur and angel investor focused on science, AI, and deep-tech sectors.
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Jenya SemenovaHead of People

Investors · 14

Acrobator VenturesreportedAmsterdam · $150K – $1.6M

How we know: a partner's Signal profile · Not right? Tell us

Altaclub VCreported$200K

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Collaborative FundreportedNew York · $500K – $1M

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Davidovs Venture CollectivereportedSan Francisco · $100K – $3M

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GoodFin Venturesreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Maiora Rebel Venturesreported

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Rebel FundreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Red Rooster VenturesreportedSan Mateo

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Tremis CapitalreportedGurugram · $75K – $300K

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XYZ Venture CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $10K – $5M

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

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Founder mafia

5 people who came through No Cap went on to found or lead other companies.

Dmitry StarodubtsevFounderFounded Creopop +1Franck NouyrigatAdvisor to No Cap (YC23) - AquiredFounded Massive +1Jeff Wilson aka Professor DumpsterCo-FounderFounded JupeMika MelchankaFounderFounded Narrative BISlava SolonitsynFounderFounded Mighty Buildings

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Frequently asked questions

What does No Cap do?
An AI agent that provides coaching to startup founders while also making investment decisions in their companies.
Who founded No Cap?
No Cap was founded by Slava Solonitsyn, Mika Melchanka, Dmitry Starodubtsev in 2023.
Who are No Cap's investors?
No Cap's investors include Y Combinator, Acrobator Ventures, Altaclub VC, Collaborative Fund, Davidovs Venture Collective, GoodFin Ventures, Liquid Ventures, Maiora Rebel Ventures and 6 more.
Where is No Cap headquartered?
No Cap is headquartered in San Francisco, US.