Blink
Build fully functional apps with AI.
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
RepaintS23Build a website by chatting with AIShared: chatbotActive
StarS22Make games with AI - no coding requiredShared: no-codeActive
FastgenW23Webflow for the BackendShared: no-codeActive
SpecificF25The cloud platform built for coding agentsShared: no-codeActive
MochaS23Build and publish web apps in minutes. No coding required.Shared: no-codeAcquired
Also from W22 in AI
Batchmates in Winter 2022.
Workflow86W22Agentic workflows for complex, long running business operationsActive
AgaveW22AI Financial Operations for ConstructionActive
AgencyW22Agency replaces traditional security and compliance headcount with AI.Active
AirworkW22On-demand labour that's actually goodActive
AndiW22AI Search for the Next GenerationActive
Ankr HealthW22Virtualizing brick-mortar infrastructures of clinics w/ generative AIActive
About Blink
Blink is the fastest way to build and launch web apps—no coding required. Our AI-powered platform lets anyone create full-stack apps in minutes: just describe what you want, and Blink handles design, database, backend, hosting, and authentication instantly. Apps are fully editable, remixable, and deploy with one click to a live site, including custom domains and monetization. Builders, startups, and creators use Blink to launch MVPs, internal tools, SaaS products, and websites up to 20× faster—no developers needed. Each app is shareable and remixable, powering viral growth. Blink is “Shopify for web apps,” making software creation as easy and fun as making a TikTok.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Blink: questions
Which YC batch was Blink in?
Blink was in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch (W22).
Is Blink still active?
Y Combinator lists Blink as active.
Where is Blink based?
Blink lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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