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OpenSEO

Open-source SEO platform for research and analytics.

Founded Sep 2026Boston, United States$125K raised MarketingEnterprise Software

The founders

Ben SenescuBS
Ex-Patrol, Klaviyo, Code4community

The company

What they're building

OpenSEO is an open-source SEO platform that plugs an AI agent into your real data — keyword search traffic, backlinks and technical site audits. The company says you can connect in two minutes and run skills like /seo-audit, /keyword-research and /competitor-analysis for advice tailored to your business.

Why now

SEO tooling has long been dominated by closed, pricey suites, while the market shifts towards AI agents and analytics teams want to actually inspect. An open-source, agent-first approach lands as both trends collide.

The backstory

Founded in 2026 in Boston by Ben Senescu, OpenSEO is backed by $125K in early funding. The premise is straightforward: give businesses expert-level SEO guidance grounded in real data rather than guesswork.

Why this team

It's early days and a lean setup, but founder Ben Senescu is building in the open — a credibility signal that invites scrutiny and community contribution rather than hiding behind a black box.

Who else is building in this space

Thousands more founded every month.

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