Greptile, a startup founded by recent grads from Georgia Tech, is changing how AI helps developers understand code. While other AI tools focus on writing code, Greptile’s unique twist is making it easier to understand existing code.
Instead of just chatting with a bot, Greptile lets developers connect to their code and ask questions using a special tool. Imagine having a super-smart coworker who knows all about your codebase.
The CEO, Daksh Gupta, explains that their tool works like this: first, you connect your code repositories. Then, you can ask questions in plain language, like “How does the login system work?” The AI then digs through your code to find the answer.
Greptile started last year after the founders came up with the idea at a hackathon. They quickly got customers and even joined a startup program called Y Combinator. But they admit they made mistakes at first, like focusing too much on impressing investors instead of solving real problems.
Now, Greptile has 500 paying customers, including individuals and big companies. They want to keep growing and help even more software teams understand their code better.
The $4 million funding round, led by Initialized Capital and supported by industry experts, shows that Greptile’s approach has real promise. It’s a sign that AI-powered code understanding could be the next big thing in software development.