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Xeol
AcquiredYC S23New York City, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 3 employees · 3 known investors
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XEOL provides dataset and tools to identify abandoned and end-of-life open source packages that standard vulnerability scanners miss, helping companies manage risks in their software dependencies.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSecurityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)
Xeol was founded in 2023 by ShiHan Wan.
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ShiHan WanFounderShiHan Wan is a backend engineer who has held CEO roles at multiple startups and is currently leading Xeol.
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Benjamin VisserNamed on SEC filing
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Benji Visser
Investors · 3
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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468 CapitalreportedBerlin
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Shield CapitalreportedSan Francisco
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.1M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2023–2024
- Undisclosed amountSeedSep 2024Source ↗
▶$3.1MraisedDec 2023 · 23 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.1MraisedDec 2023 · 23 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- ShiHan WanExecutive Officer, Director
- Benjamin VisserExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.1M
- Amount sold
- $3.1M
- First sale
- Nov 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2023
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Xeol do?
- XEOL provides dataset and tools to identify abandoned and end-of-life open source packages that standard vulnerability scanners miss, helping companies manage risks in their software dependencies.
- Who founded Xeol?
- Xeol was founded by ShiHan Wan in 2023.
- Who are Xeol's investors?
- Xeol's investors include Y Combinator, 468 Capital, Shield Capital.
- How much funding has Xeol raised?
- Xeol has disclosed $3.1M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Xeol headquartered?
- Xeol is headquartered in New York City, US.