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Former GitHub CEO raises record $60M seed round for dev tool startup

The Wire·February 11, 2026

The former CEO of GitHub has raised a record-breaking $60 million seed round for a new developer tool startup, valuing the company at $300 million. This funding round highlights strong investor confidence in lean, AI-native startups led by experienced solo founders or small teams. The startup aims to leverage AI to enhance developer productivity with minimal headcount.