Bud
Bud is an agent with a computer. You can use it from web, text, or telegram. Bud can build & code, fully use a browser, do professional work (research, slides, docs, excel), use skills, and run completely autonomously
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2025
- Category
- AI
- Funding
- VC-backed
Sources, checked Sep 26, 2026. A fact that is missing is one we could not source, not a zero.
- Summary: the companyβs own description, ycombinator.com
- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: ycombinator.com β βY Combinator Winter 2025β
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Founders of Bud
- Kevin Lu
- Bach Tran
Investors backing Bud
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does Bud do?
Bud is an agent with a computer. You can use it from web, text, or telegram. Bud can build & code, fully use a browser, do professional work (research, slides, docs, excel), use skills, and run completely autonomously
Where is Bud based?
Bud is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was Bud founded?
Bud was founded in 2025.
How much has Bud raised?
Bud is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.
Who founded Bud?
Bud was founded by Kevin Lu, Bach Tran.
Who has invested in Bud?
Bud is backed by Y Combinator.