PullRequest
HackerOne Code is a code security solution that combines AI with human expertise to help developers build secure software and catch vulnerabilities before they reach production. Their AI-powered technology, Hai, identifies high-risk code changes that require expert validation, automating initial reviews and filtering out low-risk issues to scale security resources. Expert human reviewers then validate findings, virtually eliminating false positives and providing precise, actionable insights. The service integrates with major SCM platforms and supports all programming languages and frameworks, offering remediation guidance within developers' existing tools. This approach aims to improve code quality, reduce technical debt, and enhance security awareness within development teams.
PullRequest
HackerOne Code is a code security solution that combines AI with human expertise to help developers build secure software and catch vulnerabilities before they reach production. Their AI-powered technology, Hai, identifies high-risk code changes that require expert validation, automating initial reviews and filtering out low-risk issues to scale security resources. Expert human reviewers then validate findings, virtually eliminating false positives and providing precise, actionable insights. The service integrates with major SCM platforms and supports all programming languages and frameworks, offering remediation guidance within developers' existing tools. This approach aims to improve code quality, reduce technical debt, and enhance security awareness within development teams.
TL;DR
What they do: Code-review-as-a-service combining AI, tooling, and vetted human reviewers
Founded: May 2017 (Y Combinator S17)
Acquired: Acquired by HackerOne in April 2022; technology integrated into HackerOne Code
Funding (disclosed): $10.3M disclosed by April 2018; total disclosed ~$12.67M
Headquarters: Austin, Texas (with presence in San Francisco Bay Area)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Code quality, code security, and automated/outsourced code review for software engineering teams
Founded
2017
Industry
Software / Developer Tools / Security
Funding Track Record
$2.3M
Seed round announced December 7, 2017; included participation from Slack Fund, Fika Ventures, Defy Partners, Lynett Capital, FundersClub, Liquid2, and others
$8M
Series A announced April 13, 2018; brought disclosed total to $10.3M by April 2018
Acquired by HackerOne and technology integrated into HackerOne Code
Investor Signal
“Gradient Ventures led both seed and Series A; other investors included Slack Fund, Fika Ventures, Defy Partners, Lynett Capital, FundersClub, Liquid2, and Y Combinator”