funding_articleMay 20, 2026Confidence: high
Bear | Y Combinator
Fall 2025 batch; GEO marketing stack to get recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI agents.
Affected score: yesObserved: May 20, 2026Round: Seed
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Memo snapshot · May 20, 2026, 6:09 PM
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What they do
Bear AI — Marketing Stack for AI Agents GEO platform for AI search visibility and conversion.
Funding
Raised $500K across 1 funding round. Latest: $500K Seed (Jan 2025). Investors: Y Combinator, Incisive Ventures, Team Ignite Ventures, Honors Fund, TRAC. (High).
Quick read
- •Bear AI — Marketing Stack for AI Agents GEO platform for AI search visibility and conversion.
- •Reported angle: AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
- •Indexed activity snapshot: 1 funding‑related row(s), 0 hiring‑related, 0 GitHub‑tagged, 18 product/news‑style — scoring reflects corpus coverage only.
Stage
Seed (YC)
Evidence summary
Verified facts
- •Bear AI — Marketing Stack for AI Agents GEO platform for AI search visibility and conversion.
- •Reported angle: AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
- •Indexed activity snapshot: 1 funding‑related row(s), 0 hiring‑related, 0 GitHub‑tagged, 18 product/news‑style — scoring reflects corpus coverage only.
Recent movers
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — AI Search Sentiment Alerts: GEO Platform Guide (2026)
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Rank Higher in ChatGPT: 7 SaaS Tools That Actually Help
+5 more in Recent movement below
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — AI Search Sentiment Alerts: GEO Platform Guide (2026)
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Rank Higher in ChatGPT: 7 SaaS Tools That Actually Help
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Best GEO Tools 2026: Tested Rankings in ChatGPT & Perplexity
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Best AEO Tools 2026: We Tested 10 Platforms (Here's What Works)
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Bear AI vs Peec AI: GEO Platform Comparison for 2026
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Best AI Tools for Marketing Agencies in 2026
- •May 11, 2026 · Blog / news — Best AI Tools for B2B Marketing in 2026
- •Y Combinator
- •Incisive Ventures
- •Team Ignite Ventures
- •Honors Fund
- •TRAC
Funding
Raised $500K across 1 funding round. Latest: $500K Seed (Jan 2025). Investors: Y Combinator, Incisive Ventures, Team Ignite Ventures, Honors Fund, TRAC. (High).
Hiring
No hiring/careers evidence indexed (Low).
GitHub
No GitHub‑linked evidence indexed (Low).
Product / news
18 product/news‑styled row(s); headline risk without filings (High).
Traffic / social
No traffic/social evidence indexed (Low).
Funding & hiring signals
ReferenceNov 21, 2024Confidence: medium
Blue Bear Capital lands $160M to back AI founders in climate, energy, and industry
Affected score: yesObserved: Nov 21, 2024Amount: $160M
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Open roles (indexed)
No open roles indexed yet.
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DealFlow growth score
42.0Limited recent public signal
7D-10%
30D+0%
Needs Review
The score is an algorithmic estimate based on observed public company-level signals. It may be incomplete, stale, or inaccurate and is not investment, legal, tax, or business advice.
Source health
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DealFlow score momentum
427D -1030D +0
100500
More runs will build history.
The score is an algorithmic estimate based on observed public company-level signals. It may be incomplete, stale, or inaccurate and is not investment, legal, tax, or business advice.
Signal breakdown
Latest momentum signal per category. Expand a card to inspect raw payloads.
Public source summary
- Total evidence rows
- 21
- Latest evidence
- Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM
Source types found
blogcompany_sitefunding_articlepressproduct
Strongest / recent news-style rows
Bear | Y Combinator
Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM · confidence 88%high quality
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/bearPricing - Bear AI
Pricing · Sun, May 10, 11:15 PM · confidence 90%high quality
https://www.usebear.ai/pricingLaunch YC: Bear
Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM · confidence 85%medium quality
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/OWn-bear-get-recommended-by-ai-agents
Public signal timeline
Newest first · 21 event(s)
1
Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM · company_site · 85% · verified_publichigh quality
Source ↗Bear AI — Marketing Stack for AI Agents
GEO platform for AI search visibility and conversion.
2
Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM · funding_article · 88% · verified_publichigh quality
Source ↗Bear | Y Combinator
Fall 2025 batch; GEO marketing stack to get recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI agents.
3
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
Source: Blog / news
Follow this step-by-step checklist to improve your AI search rankings. Optimize your content for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
4
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI Search Sentiment Alerts: GEO Platform Guide (2026)
Source: Blog / news
Learn how GEO platforms can alert you when brand sentiment shifts in AI search results. Compare real-time monitoring tools for ChatGPT and Perplexity.
5
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Rank Higher in ChatGPT: 7 SaaS Tools That Actually Help
Source: Blog / news
7 SaaS tools tested for improving ChatGPT rankings. See which platforms deliver real results and which are just repackaged SEO tools.
6
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Best GEO Tools 2026: Tested Rankings in ChatGPT & Perplexity
Source: Blog / news
Side-by-side comparison of the best GEO tools in 2026. See real ranking results, pricing, and which platforms help you show up in ChatGPT and Perplexity.
7
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Best AEO Tools 2026: We Tested 10 Platforms (Here's What Works)
Source: Blog / news
We tested 10 answer engine optimization platforms so you don't have to. See which AEO tools actually help you appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.
8
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Bear AI vs Peec AI: GEO Platform Comparison for 2026
Source: Blog / news
Compare Bear AI and Peec AI for generative engine optimization. See why Bear leads in AI search visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude.
9
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Best AI Tools for Marketing Agencies in 2026
Source: Blog / news
Discover the top AI tools for marketing agencies. From AI search optimization to client reporting, find platforms that help agencies deliver results.
10
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Best AI Tools for B2B Marketing in 2026
Source: Blog / news
Discover the top AI tools for B2B marketing. From AI search optimization to content strategy, find the right platforms to grow your pipeline.
11
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI SEO Tools That Actually Work: 2026 Hands-On Comparison
Source: Blog / news
We tested the top AI SEO tools head-to-head. See which platforms actually improve your rankings in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews - with real data.
12
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI SEO Checklist: 12 Steps to Optimize Content
Source: Blog / news
Master AI SEO with this comprehensive checklist to optimize your content for AI-driven search engines and improve visibility in search results.
13
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Track Your Brand's AI Search Visibility in 2026
Source: Blog / news
Learn how to monitor and improve your brand's visibility in AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. Step-by-step tracking guide with Bear AI.
14
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI Search Content Gap Analysis: Checklist for 2026
Source: Blog / news
Identify content gaps affecting your AI search visibility. Use this checklist to find missing topics that ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews prioritize.
15
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI Search Content Performance: Key Challenges and Fixes
Source: Blog / news
Track and improve your content's performance in AI search engines. Learn how to diagnose underperforming pages and fix common AI visibility issues.
16
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗AI Config File Security: Best Practices Guide
Source: Blog / news
Learn best practices for securing AI configuration files, including encryption, access controls, and storage methods to prevent unauthorized access.
17
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗7 Ways to Improve AI Search Engine Rankings
Source: Blog / news
Learn how to enhance your visibility in AI-driven search engines through effective content strategies and technical optimizations.
18
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗10 AI Search Ranking Factors You Need to Know
Source: Blog / news
Explore the essential AI search ranking factors that influence content visibility and user engagement in the evolving digital landscape.
19
Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM · blog · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗The Marketing Stack for AI Agents | Bear AI
Source: Blog / news
Built for marketing and growth teams to generate revenue from AI Agents.
20
Sun, May 10, 11:15 PM · product · 90% · publichigh quality
Source ↗Pricing - Bear AI
Source: Pricing
Simple pricing for AI search visibility. Track AI mentions, generate optimized content, and grow your brand across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI.
21
Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM · press · 85% · verified_publicmedium quality
Source ↗Launch YC: Bear
Launch on monitoring competitor AI recommendations.
Official / company site
1 row(s)
company_site·Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM·Confidence 85%high qualityverified_public
Bear AI — Marketing Stack for AI Agents
GEO platform for AI search visibility and conversion.
https://www.usebear.ai/News
2 row(s)
product·Sun, May 10, 11:15 PM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Pricing - Bear AI
Source name: Pricing
Simple pricing for AI search visibility. Track AI mentions, generate optimized content, and grow your brand across ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI.
https://www.usebear.ai/pricingpress·Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM·Confidence 85%medium qualityverified_public
Launch YC: Bear
Launch on monitoring competitor AI recommendations.
https://www.ycombinator.com/launches/OWn-bear-get-recommended-by-ai-agentsFunding / news
1 row(s)
funding_article·Wed, May 20, 06:09 PM·Confidence 88%high qualityverified_public
Bear | Y Combinator
Fall 2025 batch; GEO marketing stack to get recommended by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI agents.
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/bearBlog
17 row(s)
blog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI Search Ranking Checklist: 10 Steps to Success (2026)
Source name: Blog / news
Follow this step-by-step checklist to improve your AI search rankings. Optimize your content for ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/checklist-for-ai-search-ranking-successblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI Search Sentiment Alerts: GEO Platform Guide (2026)
Source name: Blog / news
Learn how GEO platforms can alert you when brand sentiment shifts in AI search results. Compare real-time monitoring tools for ChatGPT and Perplexity.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/can-i-get-alerts-when-sentiment-suddenly-shifts-using-ai-search-optimization-geo-platformsblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Rank Higher in ChatGPT: 7 SaaS Tools That Actually Help
Source name: Blog / news
7 SaaS tools tested for improving ChatGPT rankings. See which platforms deliver real results and which are just repackaged SEO tools.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/best-saas-tools-to-rank-higher-in-chatgptblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Best GEO Tools 2026: Tested Rankings in ChatGPT & Perplexity
Source name: Blog / news
Side-by-side comparison of the best GEO tools in 2026. See real ranking results, pricing, and which platforms help you show up in ChatGPT and Perplexity.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/best-geo-tools-2026blog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Best AEO Tools 2026: We Tested 10 Platforms (Here's What Works)
Source name: Blog / news
We tested 10 answer engine optimization platforms so you don't have to. See which AEO tools actually help you appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/best-aeo-tools-2026blog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Bear AI vs Peec AI: GEO Platform Comparison for 2026
Source name: Blog / news
Compare Bear AI and Peec AI for generative engine optimization. See why Bear leads in AI search visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-visibility-in-2025-why-bear-outpaces-peec-ai-in-generative-engine-optimizationblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Best AI Tools for Marketing Agencies in 2026
Source name: Blog / news
Discover the top AI tools for marketing agencies. From AI search optimization to client reporting, find platforms that help agencies deliver results.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-tools-for-marketing-agenciesblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Best AI Tools for B2B Marketing in 2026
Source name: Blog / news
Discover the top AI tools for B2B marketing. From AI search optimization to content strategy, find the right platforms to grow your pipeline.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-tools-for-b2b-marketingblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI SEO Tools That Actually Work: 2026 Hands-On Comparison
Source name: Blog / news
We tested the top AI SEO tools head-to-head. See which platforms actually improve your rankings in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews - with real data.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-seo-toolsblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI SEO Checklist: 12 Steps to Optimize Content
Source name: Blog / news
Master AI SEO with this comprehensive checklist to optimize your content for AI-driven search engines and improve visibility in search results.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-seo-checklist-12-steps-to-optimize-contentblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
Track Your Brand's AI Search Visibility in 2026
Source name: Blog / news
Learn how to monitor and improve your brand's visibility in AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude. Step-by-step tracking guide with Bear AI.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-search-visibilityblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI Search Content Gap Analysis: Checklist for 2026
Source name: Blog / news
Identify content gaps affecting your AI search visibility. Use this checklist to find missing topics that ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews prioritize.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-search-platforms-content-gap-analysis-checklistblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI Search Content Performance: Key Challenges and Fixes
Source name: Blog / news
Track and improve your content's performance in AI search engines. Learn how to diagnose underperforming pages and fix common AI visibility issues.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-search-content-performance-key-challenges-and-fixesblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
AI Config File Security: Best Practices Guide
Source name: Blog / news
Learn best practices for securing AI configuration files, including encryption, access controls, and storage methods to prevent unauthorized access.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/ai-config-file-security-best-practices-guideblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
7 Ways to Improve AI Search Engine Rankings
Source name: Blog / news
Learn how to enhance your visibility in AI-driven search engines through effective content strategies and technical optimizations.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/7-ways-to-improve-ai-search-engine-rankingsblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
10 AI Search Ranking Factors You Need to Know
Source name: Blog / news
Explore the essential AI search ranking factors that influence content visibility and user engagement in the evolving digital landscape.
https://www.usebear.ai/blog/10-ai-search-ranking-factors-you-need-to-knowblog·Mon, May 11, 04:32 AM·Confidence 90%high qualitypublic
The Marketing Stack for AI Agents | Bear AI
Source name: Blog / news
Built for marketing and growth teams to generate revenue from AI Agents.
https://www.usebear.ai/blogPrivate workspace
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