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YesGraph

AcquiredYC W15

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 12 known investors

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YesGraph uses machine learning to analyze social connections and suggest which contacts users should invite to an app or website, helping applications improve referral and invite conversion rates.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSocialReferralsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)

IKIvan Kirigin
Ivan KiriginFounder · CEO2012–2017Ivan Kirigin co-founded YesGraph (YC W15) and previously Tipjoy (YC W08). He has held positions at iRobot, Facebook, Dropbox, and Lyft, and is now focused on investing in machine learning, automation, and robotics at Tango VC.
RVRahul Vohra
Rahul VohraInvestorInvestor at Todd and Rahul’s Angel Fund
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Coco ConwaySoftware Engineer2015–2017

Investors · 12

Rising Tidelisted by Rising TidePacifica
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Bloomberg BetareportedSan Francisco · $25K – $1M

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CC11 LLCreportedGreenwich

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Crosslink CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $1M – $9M

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Founder CollectivereportedCambridge

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NextView VenturesreportedNew York · $250K – $4M

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Quotidian VenturesreportedBrooklyn · $100K – $200K

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Rivet VenturesreportedMiami Beach

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through YesGraph went on to found or lead other companies.

Rahul VohraInvestorFounded Superhuman +1Ivan KiriginCEOFounded Tipjoy

Related companies · 4

TalkableTalkable provides a referral marketing platform that enables companies to acquire customers through rewards programs that incentivize their existing customer base. The company serves businesses seeking to grow through customer referrals rather than paid advertising.
9gag9GAG operates a cross-platform entertainment network that distributes user-generated and curated content including memes, videos, and jokes to a global audience across its website and social media channels. The platform serves as a destination for entertainment consumption and social sharing, particularly focused on gaming and comedy content.
RumeRume provides video chat software designed to mimic the social dynamics of physical gatherings, allowing users to have breakout conversations and move freely between groups.
Hyper OnlineHyper provides avatar and AI storytelling tools that enable consumers to create their own content and experiences, positioning itself in the creator economy space.

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corporate structure
YesGraph, Inc.

In the news

YesGraph (YC W15) Raises $1M to Build a Better Referral System for Mobile Appstechcrunch.com · Feb 2015YC-Backed YesGraph Raises A Million To Build A Better Referral System For Mobile Apps | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Feb 2015YesGraph Simplifies The Process Of Using Referrals To Hire The Best Candidates | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2014

Frequently asked questions

What does YesGraph do?
YesGraph uses machine learning to analyze social connections and suggest which contacts users should invite to an app or website, helping applications improve referral and invite conversion rates.
Who founded YesGraph?
YesGraph was founded by Ivan Kirigin.
Who are YesGraph's investors?
YesGraph's investors include Felicis Ventures, Rising Tide, Y Combinator, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Bloomberg Beta, CC11 LLC, Crosslink Capital and 4 more.
Where is YesGraph headquartered?
YesGraph is headquartered in San Francisco, US.