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Tiptap

YC S23

Berlin, DE · Founded 2022 · 19 employees · 3 known investors

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Tiptap is a headless, open-source editor framework that enables developers to build customized text editors with extensions for collaboration and AI capabilities. It serves developers and enterprise teams building applications that require rich text editing functionality.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

PIPhilip Isik
Philip Isikin𝕏Co-Founder & Co-CEOHe previously ran a digital consultancy and developed Tiptap from an open-source project into a venture-backed company.
SASven Adlung
Sven Adlungin𝕏CTO & Co-FounderSven Adlung is a co-founder and lead frontend developer at Tiptap with over two decades of experience in web and app development. He focuses on the Tiptap Editor and associated cloud services.
PBPatrick Baber
Patrick BaberinDevOps Developer & Co-FounderHe has over a decade of experience in IT infrastructure and software architecture, and holds a degree in business economics.
NHNick Hirche
Nick Hirchein𝕏Co-FounderNick Hirche is a co-founder and lead UX/UI designer at Tiptap with over ten years of experience in design.
TITimo Isik
Timo Isikin𝕏Co-Founder & DeveloperHe has over a decade of software engineering experience with specialization in backend systems.
SSSebastian Schrama
Sebastian Schramain𝕏Co-Founder & Co-CEOSebastian Schrama is co-founder and co-CEO of Tiptap, with over ten years of experience in freelance and entrepreneurial ventures. He has developed expertise in financial management and operational processes.

Investors · 3

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Luge CapitalreportedMontreal
York Angel Investors Inc.reportedMarkham

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$12.4MraisedOct 2021 · 7 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Roger MarinoDirector
Offering amount
$12.8M
Amount sold
$12.4M
First sale
Jul 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedApr 2020 · 3 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Roger MarinoDirector
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedSep 2018 · 2 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roger MarinoDirector
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Sep 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.5MraisedAug 2017 · 2 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roger MarinoDirector
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.1MraisedDec 2015 · 4 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Roger MarinoDirector
Offering amount
$8.1M
Amount sold
$8.1M
First sale
Dec 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$300KraisedMar 2015 · 3 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Roger MarinoDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$300K
First sale
Mar 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$200KraisedJun 2014 · 2 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Roger MarinoDirector
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$200K
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedApr 2014 · 2 investors · Business Services
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Roger MarinoDirector
  • Daniel CudgmaExecutive Officer, Director
  • Frank SlaughterDirector
  • Thomas TivnanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$500K
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tiptap do?
Tiptap is a headless, open-source editor framework that enables developers to build customized text editors with extensions for collaboration and AI capabilities. It serves developers and enterprise teams building applications that require rich text editing functionality.
Who founded Tiptap?
Tiptap was founded by Philip Isik, Sven Adlung, Patrick Baber, Nick Hirche, Timo Isik, Sebastian Schrama in 2022.
Who are Tiptap's investors?
Tiptap's investors include Y Combinator, Luge Capital, York Angel Investors Inc..
Where is Tiptap headquartered?
Tiptap is headquartered in Berlin, DE.