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Stardrift
YC S24San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
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Stardrift builds an AI travel agent for frequent flyers that personalizes travel planning and booking. The platform aims to make travel planning feel personal, accurate, and effortless.
Also known as Kopfkino, Inc. · Kopfkino · Kopfkino, Moonglow · Moonglow
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaSTravel & HospitalityTravelAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)
Stardrift was founded in 2024 by Leila Clark.
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Leila ClarkCTOLeila Clark is a former software engineer at Jane Street who studied computer science at Princeton. She is building Stardrift, an AI-powered travel planning platform.
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Felipe MautnerFounding Engineer
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Trevor ChowCTO2024–2025
Investors · 2
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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Bain Capital VenturesreportedBoston · $1M – $100M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Stardrift do?
- Stardrift builds an AI travel agent for frequent flyers that personalizes travel planning and booking. The platform aims to make travel planning feel personal, accurate, and effortless.
- Who founded Stardrift?
- Stardrift was founded by Leila Clark in 2024.
- Who are Stardrift's investors?
- Stardrift's investors include Y Combinator, Bain Capital Ventures.
- Where is Stardrift headquartered?
- Stardrift is headquartered in San Francisco, US.