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This week’s tech roundup features some game-changing moves in the world of developer tools and digital accessibility - really pushing the boundaries in tech.
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??Funding Wins
Neon Lands $25M Investment from Microsoft’s M12 to Expand Serverless Postgres
Neon , an open-source cloud-native PostgreSQL startup, has secured $25 million in a strategic investment led by Microsoft’s venture arm, M12. Neon's unique architecture separates storage from computing, offering a stateless and serverless Postgres experience. This funding will support Neon's expansion into Microsoft Azure and the enhancement of its database capabilities.
Co-founder and CEO Nikita Shamgunov remarked, "We’re not looking to raise — this is not a new round...We are well-capitalized with more than $100 million in funding. But this is Microsoft. We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to strengthen Neon’s relationship with Microsoft and Azure, their role in the future of developer tools is only growing.”
Founded in 2021 by Shamgunov, Heikki Linnakangas , and Stas Kelvich , Neon is building an alternative to AWS Aurora with a focus on developer productivity.
Anysphere Soars with $60M Series A to Build the AI Programmer of the Future
Anysphere, a startup focused on developing AI-powered coding assistants, has raised $60 million in a Series A round, valuing the company at $400 million. Anysphere has created a hybrid human-AI programmer called Cursor, boosting coding efficiency by orders of magnitude. With this funding, led by top venture firms, Anysphere plans to refine its technology and challenge market leader GitHub Copilot.
Co-founded by Michael T. , Sualeh A. , Arvid Lunnemark and Aman Sugar - all MIT students - Anysphere's mission is to push the boundaries of what’s possible in software development.
Encord Secures $30M Series B to Advance Multimodal AI Data Development
Encord , co-founded by Eric Landau and Ulrik Stig Hansen , has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Next47. The company, which specializes in multimodal AI data development, aims to ease the burden of data annotation and curation.
With the new funding, Encord plans to double its product, engineering, and AI research teams and expand its San Francisco offices. Landau and Hansen's vision is to create a versatile platform that consolidates all data workflows, giving enterprises greater traceability and control over their AI models. Encord’s platform is already in use by 120 customers, including Philips and Synthesia.
?? Lots of Launches
MinusX Rolls Out AI Data Scientist Extension for Jupyter and Metabase
MinusX (YC S24) introduces a Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates with Jupyter and Metabase, enabling users to analyze data and answer queries directly within the tools they already use.
Founded by Vivek Aithal , Sreejith Puthanpurayil , and Arpit Saxena , MinusX addresses the bandwidth challenges faced by data scientists and analysts, all without requiring a platform migration. Whether you’re generating hypotheses or modifying existing notebooks, MinusX simplifies your workflow. Try it out today and see how it can elevate your data analysis.
Streos Launches on Product Hunt: AI-Powered Web Design at Your Fingertips
Streos , an AI-driven website designer, has just made its debut on Product Hunt. Founded by Dineshan Sithamparanathan , Streos allows users to create and modify websites effortlessly through simple conversations.
Powered by GPT-4o, Streos can generate complete websites, pages, and components from text prompts, offering a truly no-code experience. You can connect a custom domain, choose cloud hosting, or download your site locally for further customization. From what we can see, early users are already praising Streos for its intuitive design process and flexibility! Congrats on the launch Streos!
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Supabase Unveils postgres.new: The ChatGPT of Databases
Supabase has just launched what could be a game-changer for developers: an AI-based Postgres service, dubbed the "ChatGPT of databases." This new service allows you to build and launch databases, create charts, generate embeddings, visualize your DB, and even produce sample data—all with AI assistance.
Best of all, it’s 100% open source. Supabase CEO Paul Copplestone shared his excitement yesterday, noting, "Someone put the postgres.new launch on Product Hunt and now it's #3 product of the day." Well, it got to #1, Paul! This release is a major win for the developer community and a bold move in the database space.
Thunder Compute Launches Cloud Platform to Simplify GPU Scaling
Thunder Compute , has launched with YC with a unique solution for developers struggling with the complexity and cost of cloud GPU resources. Founded by Carl Peterson and Brian Model , Thunder Compute virtualizes GPUs over TCP, allowing developers to scale from their laptops to a cluster of GPUs with just one command.
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This platform aims to minimize the waste seen in traditional cloud services, where GPUs are underutilized and costly. Thunder Compute offers a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution, likening itself to a "timeshare" for GPUs. Try it for free and see the future of cloud computing.
Inkeep Wraps Up a Stellar Launch Week, Empowering Docs with AI Search and Support
Inkeep , the platform that turns documentation into AI-powered search and support copilots, wrapped up an impressive launch week. Developer-first teams like Anthropic, Pinecone, and Postman are already using Inkeep to enhance user support.
As Founder and CEO Nick G. summarised the week on LinkedIn, "5 releases, #2 DevTool of the Week, #3 Product of the Day, 1 epic week."
Inkeep also welcomed two new Founding Engineers to further advance their AI-powered solutions.
Codeium Crafts Cortex, the AI Engine Driving Developer Innovation
Codeium has introduced Cortex, its new AI-powered reasoning engine designed to push the boundaries of what developers and organizations can achieve. Cortex now powers all Codeium products, including the newly launched Forge, a code review assistant that accelerates the review process.
As Codeium continues to integrate Cortex into its offerings, the company remains committed to enabling developers to take on more complex tasks with greater efficiency. “Our goal is not to be a GitHub Copilot alternative... We started Codeium because tools like Copilot showed us the tip of the iceberg,” the team shared. Explore Cortex and unlock new possibilities.
Asterisk Debuts AI-Powered Security Platform for Accurate Vulnerability Management
Asterisk (YC S24) , one of the startups of the latest YC batch, introduces an AI-automated security platform designed to accurately identify, exploit, and patch vulnerabilities with minimal false positives.
Traditional security tools often produce false alerts, consuming valuable time for security engineers. Asterisk mitigates this by verifying vulnerabilities through sandbox testing, ensuring that flagged issues are genuine. With context-aware threat modeling, Asterisk simulates real-world attack scenarios to protect against complex threats.
Founded by security experts Mufeed VH , Asjid Kalam , and Vivek R , the team has a proven track record, securing companies like Google and Microsoft.
?? DevTools of the Week
Incident.io Expands to Microsoft Teams, Elevating Incident Management Across Platforms
incident.io , co-founded by Stephen Whitworth , Pete Hamilton , and Chris Evans , has announced a significant expansion—bringing their robust incident management platform to Microsoft Teams.
Known for simplifying incident response within Slack, Incident.io now enables Teams users to manage major outages, coordinate communication, and streamline workflows all within their existing platform. The launch addresses the challenges of managing incidents, such as maintaining focus and keeping everyone informed during high-stress situations.
With features like AI-driven follow-ups, automated status updates, and seamless integration with alerting systems, Incident.io empowers teams to handle incidents efficiently.
As Whitworth noted, "We made it easy and, dare we say it, delightful to run incidents." The platform has been instrumental for companies like Netflix, Etsy, and Hashicorp and now promises the same efficiency and ease for Teams users. This is just the beginning, with continuous improvements and new features on the horizon. Exciting times incident.io team!
AudioEye Empowers Developers with New Accessibility Testing SDK
AudioEye , on a mission to eliminate barriers to digital access, has launched its Accessibility Testing Software Development Kit (SDK). This tool equips developers with the ability to detect and resolve accessibility issues early in the software development life cycle, ensuring that websites are inclusive from the start.
"Achieving full-scale digital accessibility requires a three-pronged approach: automation, human-assisted technology, and developer tools," said CEO David Moradi in their press release. "With our SDK offering, we're empowering organizations to take a proactive approach to their website accessibility by equipping developers with the tools they need to prioritize accessibility from the outset."
AudioEye’s SDK seamlessly integrates into existing workflows, helping developers create accessible digital experiences without adding complexity. Trusted by over 121,000 customers, including Samsung and Calvin Klein, AudioEye combines cutting-edge technology with the knowledge, empathy, and expertise of dedicated individuals to build a more inclusive web. Got to love this!
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