Phonely
YC S24 ↗San Jose, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 10 employees · 4 known investors
Phonely builds AI receptionists that answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and provide customer support for businesses. The platform serves enterprises and regulated industries like healthcare that need to automate high-volume customer interactions while maintaining compliance.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements▶$18.3MraisedMar 2026 · 31 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$18.3MraisedMar 2026 · 31 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- William BodewesExecutive Officer, Director
- Caroline BroderDirector
- Offering amount
- $18.3M
- Amount sold
- $18.3M
- First sale
- Dec 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
- Seven ANZ startups that raised $71.8 million this weeksmartcompany.com.au · 2026
- Phonely Lands $16 Million Series Athesaasnews.com · 2026
- Phonely raises $16M for natural voice AIaxios.com · 2026
- Y Combinator-backed AI call receptionist raises $22 million Series A - Startup Dailystartupdaily.net · 2026
- Phonely Raises $16M in Series A Fundingfinsmes.com · 2026
- 📞 Phonely - Humanlike AI receptionistsycombinator.com · 2024
