# Cline Bot

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cline-bot

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Sacramento, US
- Website: www.cline.bot
- Total disclosed funding: $27M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 31, 2025)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Cline Bot Inc., based in the US, specializes in developing an advanced AI coding agent that enhances software development through secure and transparent client-side architecture.Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, Cline Bot Inc. focuses on AI-driven solutions for software development. The company has successfully completed two deals since its inception, with a vision to innovate coding practices through advanced AI integration.Cline's core product is an advanced AI coding agent designed to enhance the software development process through client-side architecture that prioritizes security and transparency. The platform allows users to seamlessly integrate various AI models, such as Claude, Gemini, and Kimi K2, providing tailored support for complex reasoning, large context handling, and efficient coding practices. Its functionality includes real-time code exploration, planning, and execution, enabling developers to see every decision made during the coding process, fostering a collaborative environment. Cline primarily serves software development teams across diverse industries, including startups and Fortune 500 companies, focusing on clients that prioritize compliance and security in their development workflows. Cline is available in several geographical markets, notably North America, Europe, and Asia, targeting regions with a robust technology sector and a demand for innovative coding solutions.Cline operates on a unique revenue model that centers around the use of third-party AI models, which clients pay for based on their actual consumption. The firm's primary transaction structure is B2B, where enterprises directly engage with Cline for access to its coding agent capabilities. Clients utilize their own API keys to access the AI models, incurring costs only for the specific models in use, without any additional markups or subscription fees. This approach allows for straightforward financial interactions where clients can forecast costs based on their coding requirements and chosen AI models. Cline emphasizes transparency in its pricing strategy, which is critical for enterprises managing their budgets in software development projects.Cline Bot Inc. plans to leverage its recent SEED funding, the amount of which remains undisclosed, to enhance product development and expand its market reach. The company is currently designing new features for its coding agent, with an aim to introduce these innovations in the next year. Furthermore, Cline intends to target new markets in South America and Africa by the end of 2025, responding to the increasing demand for AI-driven coding solutions in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 31, 2025, $27M — Emergence Capital, 1984 Ventures, Pace Capital, Essence VC, Cox Exponential

## Investors

- Emergence Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/emergence-capital) — Series A
- 1984 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1984-ventures) — Series A
- Pace Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pace-capital) — Series A
- Essence VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/essence-vc) — Series A
- Cox Exponential (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cox-exponential) — Series A