Surge
YC F24Lehi, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
Surge provides an SMS API for developers to add text messaging to applications. The platform emphasizes ease of use with intuitive APIs, clear documentation, and simplified carrier registration processes.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAPITelecommunicationsInfrastructureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F24)
Surge was founded in 2024 by Dennis Beatty and Brett Beatty.
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Dennis Beattyin𝕏Co-founder · CEOHe previously held principal engineer roles at Entrata overseeing payments, and was an early engineer at Podium (W16) where he led the messaging platform and SMS payments product engineering efforts.
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Brett Beattyin𝕏Co-FounderHe previously spent six years at Podium as a senior engineer, contributing to infrastructure and API development for the Phones and account structure teams.
Investors · 2
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- What does Surge do?
- Surge provides an SMS API for developers to add text messaging to applications. The platform emphasizes ease of use with intuitive APIs, clear documentation, and simplified carrier registration processes.
- Who founded Surge?
- Surge was founded by Dennis Beatty, Brett Beatty in 2024.
- Who are Surge's investors?
- Surge's investors include Y Combinator, 468 Capital.
- Where is Surge headquartered?
- Surge is headquartered in Lehi, US.

