Ravn
YC W19Boston, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 10 employees · 4 known investors
Ravn provides embedded engineering squads of senior product engineers to help companies accelerate product development and AI implementation. The service caters to startups, scaleups, enterprises, and product teams seeking dedicated technical talent for core engineering, AI infrastructure, and digital transformation without permanent headcount.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W19)
Ravn was founded in 2017 by Jake Bullock.
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$695K disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$695KraisedAug 2018 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jake BullockExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $750K
- Amount sold
- $695K
- First sale
- Jun 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 1
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Non-dilutive funding · 3 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2021 | $2M |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2019 | $140K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Ravn do?
- Ravn provides embedded engineering squads of senior product engineers to help companies accelerate product development and AI implementation. The service caters to startups, scaleups, enterprises, and product teams seeking dedicated technical talent for core engineering, AI infrastructure, and digital transformation without permanent headcount.
- Who founded Ravn?
- Ravn was founded by Jake Bullock in 2017.
- Who are Ravn's investors?
- Ravn's investors include J2 Ventures, Social Starts, Y Combinator, RRE Ventures.
- How much funding has Ravn raised?
- Ravn has disclosed $695K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Ravn headquartered?
- Ravn is headquartered in Boston, US.



