PlayerZero raises $15M Series A led by Ashu Garg of Foundation Capital to tackle AI bugs in code, enhancing software quality.

Jul 30, 2025•5 months ago

Amount Raised

$15 Million

Round Type

series a

Palo AltoMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceInformation TechnologySoftware

Investors

Guillermo RauchDylan FieldDrew HoustonMatei ZahariaGreen Bay VenturesFoundation CapitalAshu Garg

Description

PlayerZero has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by Foundation Capital's Ashu Garg. The startup aims to use AI agents to identify and fix bugs in code before deployment. This funding follows a prior $5 million seed round. Founder Animesh Koratana emphasizes the importance of addressing potential AI-generated coding issues.

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Company

PlayerZero

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

About

PlayerZero is a startup focused on preventing AI agents from producing buggy code by utilizing AI models trained to find and fix issues before deployment. Founded by Animesh Koratana, the company aims to provide an immune system for complex code bases to reduce the risks associated with AI-generated code. The technology is designed to understand code architecture and learn from past bugs to improve software reliability. PlayerZero recently raised $15 million in a Series A funding round to advance its innovative solutions.

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PlayerZero raises $15M Series A led by Ashu Garg of Foundation Capital to tackle AI bugs in code, enhancing software quality.

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