Cluely, founded by Chungin "Roy" Lee, has raised $5.3M in seed funding from Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures for its AI tool that helps users cheat in various settings.
Cluely, founded by Chungin "Roy" Lee, has raised $5.3M in seed funding from Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures for its AI tool that helps users cheat in various settings.
04/21/25, 10:01 PM
Location
san franciscoMoney raised
$5.3 million
Industry
software
artificial intelligence
Round Type
seed
Investors
Susa Ventures, Abstract Ventures
Chungin "Roy" Lee announced the $5.3 million seed funding for his startup Cluely, which offers an AI tool capable of providing answers during exams and interviews. This funding was led by Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures. The company's controversial approach has drawn both criticism and praise on social media. Cluely aims to redefine the notion of cheating in professional environments.
Company Info
Location
san francisco, panamá province, panama
Additional Info
Cluely is a startup founded by Chungin 'Roy' Lee and Neel Shanmugam that offers an AI tool designed to assist users in various scenarios, including job interviews, exams, and sales calls. Originally developed to help users cheat on coding interviews, Cluely has sparked controversy due to its approach and has compared its services to traditional aids like calculators.