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Optic

AcquiredYC S18

New York City, US · Founded 2018 · 5 employees · 14 known investors

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Optic builds open source tools that help software developers document, review, and version API changes during code review, catching breaking changes before they reach production. The tools apply Git, code review, and CI concepts to API descriptions for engineering teams.

Also known as Optic Labs Corporation

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOpen SourceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)

Optic was founded in 2018 by Aidan Cunniffe.

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Aidan CunniffeCEO
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Andrey DoronichevFounder
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Roman DoroninFounder
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Vlad VinogradovFounder
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Nicholas LimSenior Engineer
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Nate MeyerSenior Engineer
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Dev Doshi

Investors · 14

Kindred Ventureslisted by Kindred VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

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

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Zag Capitallisted by Zag Capital

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20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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ACE & CompanyreportedGenevavia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Greylock PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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John Curtiusreported

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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MC GLMNOP LPreportedSeattle

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Pantera CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $100M

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Slack Family CapitalreportedSeattle

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Worklife VenturesreportedWalnut · $500K – $2M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Frequently asked questions

What does Optic do?
Optic builds open source tools that help software developers document, review, and version API changes during code review, catching breaking changes before they reach production. The tools apply Git, code review, and CI concepts to API descriptions for engineering teams.
Who founded Optic?
Optic was founded by Aidan Cunniffe in 2018.
Who are Optic's investors?
Optic's investors include boldstart ventures, Kindred Ventures, Y Combinator, Zag Capital, 20VC, ACE & Company, Friale, Greylock Partners and 6 more.
Where is Optic headquartered?
Optic is headquartered in New York City, US.