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Cursor

Codebase-aware agents for building software.

Company snapshot

Stage
Acquired
Status
published
Updated
Nov 8, 2026
Views
Website
cursor.com

What they're building

Codebase-aware agents for building software. Cursor builds an AI coding environment where developers delegate work to agents grounded in their codebase, combining model research with editing and software delivery tools.

Founders

Michael Truell

Co-founder

Sualeh Asif

Co-founder

Aman Sanger

Co-founder

Arvid Lunnemark

Co-founder

Foundation model usage

Editorial estimates from product descriptions. Model providers and actual usage are not confirmed.

Inferred architecture
Agentic loops, Batch document processing, Code generation
Estimated model demand
High intensity

NYC footprint

NYC presence
NYC company or team supported by public sources. Street address has not been verified.

Funding

Public funding details are not disclosed yet.

Sources & location evidence

Open research desk ↗

Profile source review: 2026-11-03. Cursor's official August 14, 2026 post explicitly says SpaceX acquisition completed. Preserve Cursor identity as the acquired company; no stale private financing stage. Current official careers lists substantial NYC sales, engineering, deployment, product, and people roles. Founders verified by investor a16z.

Notes

Cursor is tagged infra based on buyer clarity, repeat workflow activity, public activity, and fit with the AI Atlas map.

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