Emergent
Storrs, Virginia, United States · Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, information technology & services
Emergent is an AI-driven software development company backed by Lightspeed, Y Combinator, Together Fund, and Prosus. Its autonomous coding agents turn plain-language ideas into deployable applications in minutes, helping enterprises cut development cycles from months to days. With a world-class team and rapid growth to $15M ARR in just 90 days, Emergent is redefining how software gets built for us
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Storrs, Virginia, United States
- Employees
- 94
- Industries
- Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, information technology & services
- Status
- Private
- Website
- app.emergent.sh
- Company page
Recent activity at Emergent
- : Emergent Partners with MongoDB to Enhance AI Application Development for Customers
- : Emergent achieves a $1.5 billion valuation following a $130 million Series C funding round led by Creaegis, aimed at enhancing its AI-driven software development platform for non-technical users.
- : Emergent launches new B2B offerings to enhance its AI-powered platform.
- : Emergent has raised $70 million in Series B funding led by Khosla Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, aimed at expanding its app-building platform for novices.
- : Emergent raises $23M in Series A funding led by Lightspeed to help consumers build apps with ease, attracting notable investors such as Y Combinator and Balaji Srinivasan.
- : Emergent, Llc Wins Contract Valued at $4.9 million
- : Emergent, Llc Lands Contract for $1.8 million
Emergent funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Series C | $130.0M |
| Jan 2026 | Series B | $70.0M |
| Sep 2025 | Series A | $23.0M |
Leadership
- Mukund Jha, Co-founder, CEO
- Rituparna Itu, Founder's Office at Emergent
- Prashant, Head of Growth & Marketing
- Mukund Jha, Founder
- Debayan Purkayastha, Marketing Manager
- Madhav Jha, Founder
- Mukund Jha, Founder
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Employee benefit plans
Emergent files 1 employee benefit plan with the U.S. Department of Labor. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Emergent in the news
- Emergent.sh Revenue 2025: $50M ARR, $100M Raised - GetLatka (Sep 02, 2026)
- Just 8 months in, India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent claims ARR of over $100M - TechCrunch (Feb 17, 2026)
- Emergent Reaches $100M ARR in 8 Months, Becoming One of the Fastest-Growing Vibe Coding Platforms - Business Wire (Feb 17, 2026)
- Emergent Index 2026: The Age of Custom Software - WebWire (Aug 03, 2026)
- 7 Million Apps in 8 Months: Which Threshold Has AI Broken Through? - eu.36kr.com (Mar 17, 2026)
- Indian AI coding startup Emergent becomes a unicorn with $130M Series C - TechCrunch (Jul 15, 2026)
- Meet Wingman: Emergent's Autonomous Agent That Puts a Personal Assistant in the Hands of Everyone - Business Wire (Apr 15, 2026)
- Leading Vibe Coding Platform Emergent Launches E2, Putting a Product Manager, UX Designer, Developer in Your Pocket - WebWire (Dec 09, 2025)
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About Emergent: questions and answers
What does Emergent do?
Emergent is an AI-driven software development company backed by Lightspeed, Y Combinator, Together Fund, and Prosus. Its autonomous coding agents turn plain-language ideas into deployable applications in minutes, helping enterprises cut development cycles from months to days. With a world-class team and rapid growth to $15M ARR in just 90 days, Emergent is redefining how software gets built for us
Where is Emergent headquartered?
Emergent is headquartered in Storrs, Virginia, United States.
How many employees does Emergent have?
Emergent has about 94 employees.
Has Emergent raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Emergent. The most recent, Series C of $130.0M, was in Aug 2026.
Who leads Emergent?
Mukund Jha is a Co-founder, CEO at Emergent.
What is the latest news on Emergent?
On Sep 30, 2026, Emergent Partners with MongoDB to Enhance AI Application Development for Customers
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy