Zinc was founded by Doug Feigelson, John Wang in 2014.

Who are Zinc's investors?

Zinc's investors include Y Combinator, Atlantic Vantage Point, Atomico, AXA Venture Partners, Global Ventures, LocalGlobe, Seedcamp.

Where is Zinc headquartered?

Zinc is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Zinc

YC W14

San Francisco, US · Founded 2014 · 10 employees · 7 known investors

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Zinc provides an API that automates and integrates online purchases, acting as a programmable commerce layer for e-commerce transactions. It positions its purchasing API as infrastructure for automation, AI, and agent-driven commerce.

Also known as Zinc Technologies, Inc.

AI & Machine Learning Developer Tools E-commerce Enterprise Software SaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)

Zinc was founded in 2014 by Doug Feigelson and John Wang.

Doug FeigelsonFounderDoug Feigelson serves as CEO at Mystro, a driver-focused platform.

John WangCofounder and Chief Engineer2014–2017John Wang is CTO and co-founder at Assembled, a customer support workforce management platform.

Ian Janicki CEOFounder at Outfit

Max Kolysh Board MemberGeneral Partner at Alloy Fund

Adam RobertsHead Of Salesformer

Xiang LiCEOformer

Investors · 7

Y Combinator✓ confirmed by ZincSan Francisco · $500K

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Atlantic Vantage Pointlisted by Atlantic Vantage PointNew York · $1M – $150M

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AtomicoreportedLondon

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AXA Venture PartnersreportedNew York

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Global VenturesreportedDubai · $1M – $3M

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LocalGlobereportedLondon

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SeedcampreportedLondon · $378K – $1.1M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountSeries A2Jun 2024
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Undisclosed amountcrowdsaleJun 2018
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Undisclosed amountSeed FundingMay 2018
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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Zinc went on to found or lead other companies.

John WangChief EngineerFounded Dashbase +2 Ian JanickiCEOFounded Outfit +1 Max KolyshBoard MemberFounded Dover

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Zinc Technologies, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Zinc do?: Zinc provides an API that automates and integrates online purchases, acting as a programmable commerce layer for e-commerce transactions. It positions its purchasing API as infrastructure for automation, AI, and agent-driven commerce.
Who founded Zinc?: Zinc was founded by Doug Feigelson, John Wang in 2014.
Who are Zinc's investors?: Zinc's investors include Y Combinator, Atlantic Vantage Point, Atomico, AXA Venture Partners, Global Ventures, LocalGlobe, Seedcamp.
Where is Zinc headquartered?: Zinc is headquartered in San Francisco, US.