YCF25· Data· DevtoolsParse
Build an API to interact with any website.
Founders
- Alex FormanFounder/CEO
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About Parse
Parse lets developers build APIs for any website. Unlike traditional scraping tools that rely on slow, expensive headless browsers, Parse examines websites' underlying network requests and generates API endpoints automatically. This makes Parse 10-100x faster and cheaper than browser automation,.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Parse: questions
Which YC batch was Parse in?
Parse was in Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch (F25).
Is Parse still active?
Y Combinator lists Parse as active.
Who founded Parse?
Parse's founders, as listed on its YC page: Alex Forman (Founder/CEO).
Where is Parse based?
Parse lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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