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Poolside is a technology company.
Poolside builds foundation models and AI agents to transform enterprise software development. The company provides multi-agent systems that plan, execute, and use tools within sandboxed environments, integrating developer surfaces and data connectors. These solutions are deployed securely within client infrastructure, applying artificial general intelligence (AGI) to enterprise workflows.
Jason Warner, President and Co-Founder, and Eiso Kant, CTO and Co-Founder, established Poolside in 2023. Their core insight is that software engineering offers the most direct path to AGI. This field demands intricate understanding, multi-step reasoning, and long-horizon planning, all critical for human-level intelligence.
Poolside serves large enterprises with stringent security and governance requirements, offering solutions deployable on-premise or in private cloud environments. Its mission leverages AGI to drive abundance for humanity. By addressing high-consequence software challenges, Poolside aims for a future where AI reduces costs and accelerates scientific progress.
Poolside has raised $700.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Poolside has raised $700.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Poolside is a technology company specializing in building advanced generative AI foundation models, APIs, and coding assistants tailored specifically for software engineers and enterprise software development. Its flagship product suite includes a large language model called *malibu* and an AI pair programmer, *Poolside Assistant*, which helps developers write, edit, and review code with contextual understanding. The company focuses on delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions that emphasize security, privacy, and seamless integration into complex software environments, aiming to transform how software development work is done across organizations[1][2][3][5][6].
Founded in 2023 by Jason Warner (former CTO of GitHub) and Eiso Kant (AI and software development expert), Poolside emerged from the founders’ deep experience in developer tools and AI-powered coding platforms. The idea arose to build a full-stack generative AI solution that goes beyond simple code completion to understanding and managing entire software systems within enterprises. Early traction includes significant funding rounds, a rapidly growing team with industry veterans, and a focus on enterprise deployment with strict data privacy and security controls. The company has quickly achieved unicorn status with a valuation of $3 billion as of late 2024[3][5][6].
Poolside rides the accelerating trend of AI-driven software development automation, addressing the growing shortage of skilled developers and the increasing complexity of enterprise software systems. The timing is critical as enterprises seek AI solutions that not only generate code but also integrate securely and intelligently into their existing workflows and infrastructure. Market forces such as rising demand for AI-assisted coding, heightened security and compliance requirements, and the push for operational intelligence in software engineering environments work strongly in Poolside’s favor. By focusing on foundational AI models specialized for coding and embedding teams within enterprises, Poolside influences the broader ecosystem by setting new standards for AI reliability, security, and enterprise adoption[1][2][3][5].
Poolside is positioned to expand its influence by evolving from code completion tools to comprehensive AI systems that understand and manage entire software landscapes within organizations. Future trends shaping its journey include advances in AI generalization, tighter integration of AI with developer workflows, and increasing enterprise demand for secure, explainable AI. As Poolside continues to scale, its role may evolve from a coding assistant to a strategic partner in enterprise software innovation, potentially driving a new era of AI-augmented software engineering. Its strong leadership, innovative technology, and enterprise focus suggest it will remain a key player in the generative AI coding space[1][2][3][5][6].
Poolside has raised $700.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Poolside's investors include Bain Capital Ventures, 7GC & Co, Alumni Ventures, Artisanal Ventures, Bow Capital, Citi Ventures, Cusp Capital Partners, Double Prime LLP, Entrepreneur First, Essence VC, Felicis Ventures, Firstminute Capital.
Poolside has raised $700.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $500.0M Series B in October 2024.