ByteAsk
A coding agent built for debugging and optimizing C and C++ rather than generating new code
Paid
Code Assistant
// about ByteAsk
ByteAsk is a San Francisco startup founded by IIT Delhi graduates Anirudha Kulkarni and Pratyush Saini, backed by Y Combinator's Fall 2026 batch. Instead of writing new features, it focuses on debugging, performance tuning, and memory optimization for C and C++ codebases in industries like high-frequency trading, aerospace, and embedded systems. The company announced a $1 million pre-seed round around September 27, 2026.
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