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
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
PullRequest was founded in 2017 by Lyal Avery.
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Lyal AveryinFounder 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.
Board
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Investors · 7
FikaCulver City · $1M – $10M
FundersClubSan Francisco · $250K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Defy Partnersreported · 2 sourcesWoodside · $3M – $10M
Fika Venturesreported · 2 sourcesCulver City · $250K – $2M
Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Lynett Capital PartnersreportedJupiter
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$10.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2018
▶$10.4MraisedApr 2018 · 26 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$10.4MraisedApr 2018 · 26 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through PullRequest went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 4
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In the news
PullRequest pulls in $8M Series A just months after scoring seed roundtechcrunch.com · Apr 2018Frequently 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, Gradient Ventures, Lynett Capital Partners.
- How much funding has PullRequest raised?
- PullRequest has disclosed $10.4M raised across 1 round.
- Who acquired PullRequest?
- PullRequest was acquired by Hackerone.
- Where is PullRequest headquartered?
- PullRequest is headquartered in Austin, US.