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Pops

YC X26

New York City, US · Founded 2026 · 1 employees · 3 known investors

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Pops is a platform for casual and arcade-style games where creators can compete for weekly prizes within a community. The platform hosts multiple game categories ranging from arcade and 3D games to puzzles, sports simulations, and party games.

Also known as Undefined Software, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyGamingArtificial IntelligenceSocialUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Pops was founded in 2026 by Alon Zuman.

AZAlon Zuman
Alon ZumanFounder & CEOAlon Zuman worked in product engineering and research at Playground AI, and has spent six years building creative tools. He is now founder of Pops, a mobile app for creating and playing AI games.

Investors · 3

GROOVE CAPITALreportedMinneapolis

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Mangrove Capital PartnersreportedLuxembourg · $540K – $5.4Mvia Yannick Oswald · inferred

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corporate structure
Undefined Software, Inc.

In the news

Pops - AI games with real friendsycombinator.com · May 2026Pops Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Pops do?
Pops is a platform for casual and arcade-style games where creators can compete for weekly prizes within a community. The platform hosts multiple game categories ranging from arcade and 3D games to puzzles, sports simulations, and party games.
Who founded Pops?
Pops was founded by Alon Zuman in 2026.
Who are Pops's investors?
Pops's investors include Y Combinator, GROOVE CAPITAL, Mangrove Capital Partners.
Where is Pops headquartered?
Pops is headquartered in New York City, US.