The official docs say Darkgrade Link is currently in alpha and APIs may change frequently without backwards compatibility.
SourcePublic company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Darkgrade is a YC Fall 2024, early-stage startup building Darkgrade Link: a type-safe TypeScript API/library for programmatically controlling PTP-compatible cameras (Canon EOS, Sony Alpha, Nikon Z, and generic PTP) and exposing camera/image-sensor capabilities to applications and LLM-driven workflows. Public sources place the company in the New York / Denver orbit, with the clearest current leadership signal being Kevin Schaich as Founder & CEO.
Primary product
Darkgrade Link — a type-safe API/library for programmatic camera control over PTP/ISO-15740
Founded
2024
Headquarters
New York, NY, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Business/Productivity Software
Sub-industry
Automation/Workflow Software
Offices
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Business model
Stage
Early Stage VC
Total raised
$500K
Latest round
Early Stage VC · Sep 2024
Latest amount
$500K
Sep 2024
Jan 2024
Leadership
Founder, CEO
Investors
Public culture signals are sparse, but the visible tone is builder-oriented and highly technical: modern DX, type safety, small-team iteration, and alpha-stage experimentation around camera control and image-sensor interfaces.
Pricing
Not publicly disclosed on the official site; third-party listings suggest a subscription-style entry point around $49/mo.
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aVenture · Jun 2026
Third-party company profile reiterates the $500K raised-to-date figure and the September 2024 funding timing.
Shyft · Feb 2026
Third-party profile frames Darkgrade as a computer-vision platform for real-time image analysis and notes a subscription entry point around $49/mo.
GitHub · Jan 2026
Recent commits show active updates to the landing page, docs routing, branding, fonts, and analytics integration.
LinkedIn / Coblocks · Jan 2026
Public LinkedIn post points readers to Darkgrade (YC F24) and the company website, serving as a recent public mention of the venture.