Cluely

Overview

Cluely is a San Francisco-based AI startup offering an undetectable desktop and browser overlay that provides real-time assistance during meetings, interviews, exams, and sales calls.¹² It functions as a live AI meeting assistant that listens in real time, generates notes, delivers instant answers, and suggests next steps while remaining invisible to screen shares and external tools.² The company gained attention for its provocative positioning around AI-assisted 'cheating' and rapid fundraising.¹³⁴

History

Cluely was founded in 2024 by Chungin 'Roy' Lee, who serves as cofounder and CEO.¹³ The startup raised $15 million in funding within 10 weeks, as discussed in a June 2025 a16z podcast featuring Lee.³ It achieved viral traction through short-form videos, polarizing product launches, and public development.³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

As a software company, Cluely develops its AI products in-house by its team in San Francisco with no physical manufacturing.¹

Notable Products

• Cluely Overlay - Desktop/browser tool delivering real-time AI assistance invisible to screen shares.
• Real-Time Meeting Notes - Automatic note-taking based on live audio context during meetings.
• Instant AI Answers - On-demand responses triggered by Cmd/Ctrl + Enter during calls or interviews.

Reputation

Cluely receives attention for its bold 'undetectable AI' marketing targeted at interviews, exams, and meetings, drawing both viral interest and debate over ethics.¹²⁴ Professionals note its innovative distribution via short-form content and rapid $15M raise, positioning it as a 2025 consumer AI standout.³ Critics highlight risks of promoting cheating, though it frames this as AI leverage.¹⁴