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acquired by HackerOneYC S17

Austin, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 11 employees · 13 known investors

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PullRequest was a marketplace and platform for on-demand code review, connecting development teams with expert reviewers who checked pull requests for quality and security issues. Acquired by HackerOne in 2022.

Also known as PullRequest Inc

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)

PullRequest was founded in 2017 by Lyal Avery.

LALyal Avery
Lyal AveryFounder and CEO (exited to HackerOne)2017–2022Founder and CEO of PullRequest, a platform offering on-demand code review services through a network of expert reviewers. The company was acquired by HackerOne in 2022.
BFBryan Frist
Bryan FristBoard Member2018–2022Founder and Managing Partner at Friale
TM
Tyler MannCTO

Board

APAnna Patterson
Anna PattersonBoard directorFounder and Managing Partner at Gradient Ventures

Investors · 13

Fikalisted by FikaCulver City · $1M – $10M

How we know: Fika's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

FundersClublisted by FundersClubSan Francisco · $290K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Defy PartnersreportedWoodside · $3M – $10M

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Fika VenturesreportedCulver City · $250K – $2M

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Lynett Capital PartnersreportedJupiter

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Slack FundreportedSan Francisco

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Also in the syndicate · 2

Google Gradient VenturesleadGoogle's AI Fund

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$10.4M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2017–2022

▶$10.4MraisedApr 2018 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
PullRequest pulls in $8M Series A just months after scoring seed roundtechcrunch.com · Apr 2018
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lyal AveryExecutive Officer, Director
  • Anna PattersonDirector
Offering amount
$10.4M
Amount sold
$10.4M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

3 people who came through PullRequest went on to found or lead other companies.

Nick AlexanderAdvisorFounded Yoshi marketplace-b2c +2Bryan FristBoard MemberFounded Yoshi marketplace-b2c +1Anna PattersonDirectorFounded Ceramic AI

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corporate structure
PullRequest, Inc.

In the news

HackerOne buys YC-backed PullRequest to add code review to bug-squashing platform – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2022PullRequest pulls in $8M Series A just months after scoring seed roundtechcrunch.com · Apr 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does PullRequest do?
PullRequest was a marketplace and platform for on-demand code review, connecting development teams with expert reviewers who checked pull requests for quality and security issues. Acquired by HackerOne in 2022.
Who founded PullRequest?
PullRequest was founded by Lyal Avery in 2017.
Who are PullRequest's investors?
PullRequest's investors include Fika, FundersClub, Y Combinator, Defy Partners, Fika Ventures, Friale, Gradient Ventures, GV (Google Ventures) and 3 more.
How much funding has PullRequest raised?
PullRequest has disclosed $10.4M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Who acquired PullRequest?
PullRequest was acquired by HackerOne.
Where is PullRequest headquartered?
PullRequest is headquartered in Austin, US.