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Rulebase

YC F24

New York City, US · Founded 2024 · 4 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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Rulebase provides AI-powered agents for financial services companies to automate customer operations and drive revenue, working across onboarding, reactivation, and retention workflows to convert approved accounts into transacting customers. The platform integrates with existing KYC stacks, CRMs, and support tools to catch stalled accounts and run follow-ups via multiple channels.

Also known as Rulebase Technologies, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSCustomer SuccessCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)

Rulebase was founded in 2024 by Gideon Ebose and Chidi Williams.

GEGideon Ebose
Gideon EboseCo-Founder, CEOHe previously served as lead product designer at Gatherwell, which was acquired by Jumbo PLC, and worked at Microsoft developing virtual communication software for healthcare. He holds an economics degree and has over six years of product design experience.
CWChidi Williams
Chidi WilliamsCo-Founder/CTOHe previously developed Buzz, an open-source speech-to-text tool, and worked on systems for Goldman Sachs' wealth management division and Nigerian fintech companies including Eyowo.

Investors · 6

Bowery Capitallisted by Bowery CapitalNew York · $1M – $2M

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Commerce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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Tekedia CapitalreportedLagos · $1K

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Transpose Platform VC

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

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In the news

Y Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI co-worker for fintech | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2025Y Combinator-backed Rulebase wants to be the AI coworker for fintech | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Sep 2025Beam - The real-time copilot for CX agentsycombinator.com · Mar 2025Rulebase: The voice fraud defense system for financial servicesycombinator.com · Nov 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Rulebase do?
Rulebase provides AI-powered agents for financial services companies to automate customer operations and drive revenue, working across onboarding, reactivation, and retention workflows to convert approved accounts into transacting customers. The platform integrates with existing KYC stacks, CRMs, and support tools to catch stalled accounts and run follow-ups via multiple channels.
Who founded Rulebase?
Rulebase was founded by Gideon Ebose, Chidi Williams in 2024.
Who are Rulebase's investors?
Rulebase's investors include Bowery Capital, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Commerce Ventures, Tekedia Capital.
How much funding has Rulebase raised?
Rulebase has disclosed $2.1M raised across 1 round.
Where is Rulebase headquartered?
Rulebase is headquartered in New York City, US.