Zed
A high-performance, multiplayer code editor
About Zed
Zed is a next-generation code editor built in Rust for unmatched speed and collaborative editing. Written by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, Zed opens large codebases in milliseconds, supports real-time multi-cursor collaboration, and integrates deeply with AI. It's free, open-source, and quickly becoming the editor of choice for performance-obsessed engineers.
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Company facts
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding stage
- Series A
- Total raised
- $22M
- Founded
- 2021
- Team size
- 10–50
- HQ
- San Francisco
- Country
- USA
- Website
- zed.dev
Founders of Zed
- Nathan Sobo
- Max Brunsfeld
- Antonio Scandurra
Investors backing Zed
- a16z
- Peter Mattis
Frequently asked questions
What does Zed do?
Zed is a next-generation code editor built in Rust for unmatched speed and collaborative editing. Written by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, Zed opens large codebases in milliseconds, supports real-time multi-cursor collaboration, and integrates deeply with AI. It's free, open-source, and quickly becoming the editor of choice for performance-obsessed engineers.
Where is Zed based?
Zed is based in San Francisco, USA.
When was Zed founded?
Zed was founded in 2021.
How much has Zed raised?
Zed has raised $22M in their Series A round.
Who founded Zed?
Zed was founded by Nathan Sobo, Max Brunsfeld, Antonio Scandurra.
Who has invested in Zed?
Zed is backed by a16z, Peter Mattis.