Cline Raises $32M Building the Open-source AI Coding Agent that Enterprises Trust

Cline, an open-source AI coding agent, has secured $32 million in Series A and Seed funding with major contributions from Emergence Capital and Pace Capital, among others, to enhance its offerings for enterprise developers. Designed to provide a transparent, powerful coding experience, Cline allows developers to use natural language for complex coding tasks across various models without hidden costs or vendor lock-in, ensuring code remains secure and controlled within an organization's infrastructure. The platform has gained significant traction with 2.7 million installations and recognition from Fortune 100 companies like SAP and Samsung. Cline's open-source foundation fosters community collaboration, allowing enterprise adoption through transparent pricing, model agnostic access, and extensive customization. With the launch of Cline Teams, the company aims to meet growing enterprise demand by offering features like organization management, centralized billing, and enhanced collaboration tools, while also focusing on expanding its presence across more development environments. The funding will support team expansion and further development, adhering to Cline's core principles of transparency, developer control, and open-source innovation.