AI code verification startup Blacksmith completes $45 million Series B funding round, led by Peak XV Partners

Odaily Planet Daily News: AI code verification startup Blacksmith announced the completion of a $45 million Series B funding round, led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from GV and Y Combinator. The company is now valued at $550 million.

Founded in 2024, Blacksmith focuses on verifying the quality of AI-generated code. Its competitors include GitHub Actions, Cursor Automations, as well as code verification features integrated into Codex and Claude Code. The new funds are intended to further expand its developer tool suite, helping developers complete software writing, verification, and merging processes more quickly. (TechCrunch)