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BotCity

Category: AI Developer Tools

A governance and observability platform for Python scripts and AI agents, providing visibility, security, and compliance across enterprise endpoints. BotCity was founded in 2018. The company is led by Lorhan Caproni. Based in São Paulo, Brazil. Team size: 10-50. Total funding raised: $15.0M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Four Rivers, Y Combinator, Lew Cirne.

Founded
2018
Headquarters
São Paulo, Brazil
Team size
10-50
Total funding
$15.0M

Value proposition

To provide enterprises with complete visibility, governance, and security over Python scripts and AI agents running on endpoints, addressing the growing 'Shadow Python' risk where AI-generated code operates outside IT control.

Products and solutions

BotCity Sentinel (Python+AI governance and endpoint visibility), BotCity Orchestrator (Enterprise orchestration), BotCity Devtools (Development tools), BotCity Insights (Analytics and KPIs), BotCity Opportunity Hub (Discovery)

Unique value

BotCity's uniqueness lies in its code-first, developer-centric approach to Robotic Process Automation (RPA), contrasting with the prevalent low-code/no-code platforms. It empowers developers to use the flexibility and power of Python to create complex automations.

Target customer

Developers, software engineers, and IT/security leaders who need to build, scale, and govern automations.

Industries served

Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Consulting, Manufacturing

Technology advantage

The primary advantage is leveraging the extensive Python ecosystem, allowing for the integration of AI/ML libraries and other advanced tools directly into automations. Its open-source foundation fosters community engagement and accelerates adoption. The platform is also specifically designed to provide governance and observability for the increasing number of AI-generated Python scripts.

How they differentiate

BotCity differentiates itself by offering a developer-first, open-source platform for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) that is based on Python. This code-centric approach provides greater flexibility and customization for building complex automations, especially for legacy systems, compared to the low-code/no-code platforms of competitors like UiPath and Automation Anywhere.

Main competitors

UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Robocorp

Key partnerships

Y Combinator (Accelerator), Softbank (Investor), Astella (Investor)

Notable customers

Bayer, LG Electronics, XP Inc., Sicredi, Stone, PicPay, QuintoAndar, Andrade Gutierrez, Grupo Saga

Major milestones

Graduated from the Y Combinator W22 batch., Secured $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Four Rivers., Expanded customer base to over 1,000 teams across 70+ countries., Launched BotCity Sentinel for Python+AI endpoint governance., Recognized in Everest Group PEAK Matrix 2024 as a leading RPA contender., Opened hubs in San Francisco, Lisbon, and Campinas.

Growth metrics

BotCity is used by over 1,000 teams in 70+ countries, with 200k+ monthly risks detected.

Market positioning

BotCity is positioned as a powerful and flexible RPA tool for technical teams and developers. It targets companies that require highly customized and scalable automation solutions that can be integrated into their existing development workflows.

Geographic focus

BotCity has a global customer base, with a strong presence in both North America and Latin America.

Patents and IP

Information regarding patents or specific intellectual property is not publicly available.

About Lorhan Caproni

Co-founder and CEO of BotCity (YC W22). Angel investor at Gavea Angels. Holds a degree in Control and Automation Engineering from Universidade Federal de Itajubá.

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