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No Cap

AcquiredYC W23

San Francisco, US Β· Founded 2023 Β· 5 employees Β· 1 known investors

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

Also known as Carbon Science Β· Carbon Search Β· Intently Β· Socap.ai

AI & Machine LearningFintechArtificial IntelligenceInvestingFundraisingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadershipΒ· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

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

SSSlava Solonitsyn
Slava Solonitsynin𝕏Non-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 MelchankainFounderMika 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 Starodubtsevin𝕏Co-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.

Investors Β· 1

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

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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.
Where is No Cap headquartered?
No Cap is headquartered in San Francisco, US.