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Continue

Open source AI code assistant for any LLM

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About Continue

Continue is the open-source AI code assistant that connects to any LLM (GPT-4, Claude, Ollama, etc.) inside VS Code and JetBrains. Chat about code, autocomplete suggestions, and refactor with context. Full codebase context, no vendor lock-in.

Pitch deck breakdown

How Continue would pitch themselves.

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Target customer

Any LLM — the core audience Continue's product is built around.

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Problem they solve

Continue is the open-source AI code assistant that connects to any LLM (GPT-4, Claude, Ollama, etc.) inside VS Code and JetBrains. Chat about code, autocomplete suggestions, and refactor with context. Full codebase cont… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

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Key differentiator

Continue differentiates on open source ai code assistant for any llm. Backed by Felicis Ventures, $5M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Nate Sesti + team.

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Go-to-market strategy

Early-stage GTM — typically product-led growth (free tier or low-friction onboarding) paired with founder-led sales for the first 100 customers. Heavy content marketing + community presence on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and category-specific Slack groups.

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Company facts

Category
Open Source
Funding stage
Seed
Total raised
$5M
Founded
2023
Team size
10-50
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
continue.dev

Founders of Continue

  • Nate Sesti
  • Ty Dunn

Investors backing Continue

  • Felicis Ventures

Frequently asked questions

What does Continue do?

Continue is the open-source AI code assistant that connects to any LLM (GPT-4, Claude, Ollama, etc.) inside VS Code and JetBrains. Chat about code, autocomplete suggestions, and refactor with context. Full codebase context, no vendor lock-in.

Where is Continue based?

Continue is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was Continue founded?

Continue was founded in 2023.

How much has Continue raised?

Continue has raised $5M in their Seed round.

Who founded Continue?

Continue was founded by Nate Sesti, Ty Dunn.

Who has invested in Continue?

Continue is backed by Felicis Ventures.

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