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Will Bodewes

InvestorFounder

CEO at Phonely

United States

FoundedPhonely · YC

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About

Will Bodewes is the co-founder and CEO of Phonely. He previously pursued a PhD in applied artificial intelligence at the University of Melbourne and founded an audio-tech startup.

CEO at PhonelyYC S24

Intro paths

YC

Will went through Y Combinator (Summer 2024) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Their group partner at YC was Nicolas Dessaigne, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Phonely's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Will can intro founders to Phonely's investors below.

Phonely's investors · 13

7BC Venture CapitalSan Francisco · since 2025Asymmetry VenturesRichmond · $125K – $500K checks · since 2025Base10 PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $5M checks · since 2025Nivesha Venturessince 2025Pathlight VenturesOld Bridge · $500K – $5M checks · since 2025PioneerToronto, Ontario · since 2025ProCap VelocityLynnwood · since 2025Red Rooster VenturesSan Mateo · since 2025Rice CapitalCovina · since 2025Team IgniteFolsom · $15M checks · since 2025Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco · since 2025Venture Investment AssociatesPeapack · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2024

Co-founders at Phonely

NRNisal Ranasinghe
Nisal RanasingheCTO
WB
Will Bodewes Nisal RanasingheFounder

Investments

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Will Bodewes?
Will Bodewes is the co-founder and CEO of Phonely. He previously pursued a PhD in applied artificial intelligence at the University of Melbourne and founded an audio-tech startup.
Where does Will Bodewes work?
Will Bodewes is CEO of Phonely.
What companies did Will Bodewes found?
Will Bodewes founded Phonely.
What companies has Will Bodewes invested in?
Investments tracked here include Glasskube, Party.

Founder mafias

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