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Blink (YC W22) — Build fully functional apps with AI

Blink is the fastest way to build and launch web apps—no coding required. Our AI-powered platform lets anyone create full-stack apps in minutes: just describe what you want, and Blink handles design, database, backend, hosting, and authentication instantly.

Blink is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2022 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: Build fully functional apps with AI. The founder listed is Kai Feng (Founder) (Y Combinator directory entry, February 1, 2022).

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New accelerator entry · 2022-02-01 · the record

Winter 2022
batch
1
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Early
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United States of America
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BatchWinter 2022
Announced2022-02-01
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size1
IndustryB2B
Sub-industryB2B -> Engineering, Product and Design
SectorsSaaS, B2B, Chatbot, No-code, AI
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada, Remote, Partly Remote
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringYes
Sitehttps://blink.new
Founded2025
Previously known as1Flow, Inc., 1Flow, Tuesday

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Blink is the fastest way to build and launch web apps—no coding required. Our AI-powered platform lets anyone create full-stack apps in minutes: just describe what you want, and Blink handles design, database, backend, hosting, and authentication instantly. Apps are fully editable, remixable, and deploy with one click to a live site, including custom domains and monetization. Builders, startups, and creators use Blink to launch MVPs, internal tools, SaaS products, and websites up to 20× faster—no developers needed. Each app is shareable and remixable, powering viral growth. Blink is “Shopify for web apps,” making software creation as easy and fun as making a TikTok.

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