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Rivet

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Rivet is a visual editor that lets product designers make UI changes and commit them directly to code, reducing the need for designer-engineer collaboration.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceDesignDesign ToolsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Rivet was founded in 2025 by Sam Gorman.

SGSam Gorman
Sam GormanFounderSam Gorman was an early engineer at Snorkel AI where he led product engineering teams. He holds degrees in Product Design and Computer Science from Stanford and previously built and scaled an application to over 100,000 users.

Investors · 5

Catalyst InvestorsreportedNew York · $10M – $20M

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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Pelion Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $1M – $20M

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Sand Hill North VenturesreportedMontreal

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In the news

Rivet - Burn down your design backlogycombinator.com · Oct 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Rivet do?
Rivet is a visual editor that lets product designers make UI changes and commit them directly to code, reducing the need for designer-engineer collaboration.
Who founded Rivet?
Rivet was founded by Sam Gorman in 2025.
Who are Rivet's investors?
Rivet's investors include Y Combinator, Catalyst Investors, Kleiner Perkins, Pelion Venture Partners, Sand Hill North Ventures.
Where is Rivet headquartered?
Rivet is headquartered in San Francisco, US.