Factory

Factory envisions a future where human creativity and AI autonomy merge to revolutionize software engineering. By automating the repetitive and time-consuming tasks that slow down development, Factory empowers engineers to focus on innovation and complex problem-solving, setting a new paradigm in collaborative software creation.

Our mission is to enable a seamless AI-driven software lifecycle through intelligent autonomous agents we call Droids. These agents deliver unmatched efficiency and reliability across coding, testing, debugging, and project oversight, transforming the very fabric of engineering teams and driving productivity to unprecedented levels.

At Factory, we are building the foundation for a world where AI and humans co-develop software at scale, securely and flexibly, enabling enterprises and startups alike to accelerate innovation and bring high-quality products to market faster than ever before.

Factory caught our attention the moment we realized they're not just another AI coding assistant — they're building what amounts to a digital engineering team. Founded in 2023, this San Francisco startup has raised $70M to create "Droids" that handle everything from code reviews to bug fixes autonomously.

What impressed us most? These aren't chatbots that spit out code snippets. Factory's Droids actually integrate into your existing workflow and tackle the grunt work that keeps senior engineers up at night.

The Clever Part We Didn't Expect

Most AI coding tools lock you into their ecosystem, but Factory went the opposite direction. Their platform works with any AI model provider and plugs into whatever development tools you're already using. It's refreshingly vendor-agnostic in a world of walled gardens.

We also appreciate their focus on enterprise security from day one. Too many AI startups treat compliance as an afterthought, but Factory built it into their foundation — smart move for a company targeting Fortune 500 engineering teams.

What's Actually Working

The numbers tell a compelling story. Factory's Droids recently hit #1 on Terminal Bench, which is basically the standardized test for AI coding capabilities. More importantly, they've convinced Sequoia Capital to lead three consecutive funding rounds, culminating in a recent $50M Series B that valued the company at $300M.

We've seen plenty of AI startups raise money on promises, but Factory shipped their product after Series A and landed enterprise customers who are actually using these Droids in production.

Who This Makes Sense For

Factory isn't trying to replace junior developers — they're automating the tedious stuff that even senior engineers hate doing. Think code reviews, documentation updates, and those 2 AM debugging sessions that nobody volunteers for.

If you're running an engineering team that's drowning in technical debt or spending too much time on maintenance instead of building new features, Factory's approach could be genuinely transformative. Just don't expect it to work miracles overnight — even the smartest Droids need time to learn your codebase.