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My Octocat by Github
A playful customization tool that lets developers design their own unique Octocat avatar
verified Aug 27, 2026 · HTTP 200
CohortClass of 2026What it is
A playful customization tool that lets developers design their own unique Octocat avatar. Users can personalize every detail from whiskers to tail, creating a distinctive version of GitHub's iconic mascot. Perfect for adding personality to developer profiles and taking creative breaks from coding.
HTTP liveness
35 probes since Jun 12Jun 12Aug 27
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)
Observed events
probes · press · GitHub- Jun 12, 2026First probe — liveAlive · 200 OK
Funding history
4 roundsTotal raised
$511.0M
Latest valuation
$300.0M
Stage
seed
Lead investors: Harry Stebbings · Harry Stebbings · Harry Stebbings · Harry Stebbings · Felicis
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.
Moat
None apparent
The GitHub page for 'My Octocat' does not present any clear evidence of a competitive moat, such as significant brand strength, switching costs, or unique intellectual property.
- webNo clear durable advantages presented. source
- webPage content lacks specific competitive differentiators. source
- webUser contributions and popularity are not indicative of a strong moat. source
- webNo regulatory barriers identified. source
weak · 0.50 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · May 2026
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Pulse Indexobserved activity
35 probes0 pressGitHub –Tranco –
Not enough observed signals for a Pulse Index (needs 2+ signal families).
Founders
Chris Wanstrath
Scott Chacon
Phillip Hyett
Director
Vlado Herman
Cohort survival · Class of 2026weekly
3,100 products launched in 2026 · 100% still active
3,100 active0 sunset
Still active
100%
Median lifespan
4.9y