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Etched.ai
Growth
Etched is pioneering the development of Sohu, the world's first transformer ASIC, which allows for running AI models significantly faster and cheaper than traditional GPUs. By integrating transformer architecture directly into silicon, Etched aims to revolutionize AI processing, enabling real-time voice agents and advanced coding capabilities. The company is positioned at the forefront of AI hardware innovation, with a strong focus on scalability and performance, making it a compelling investment opportunity in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
USA
May 9, 2025

Legora
Early
Legora is a collaborative AI platform designed specifically for lawyers, enabling them to review and research faster, draft smarter, and advise with precision. The platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft Word and offers features like tabular review for analyzing large volumes of documents, a legal-specific assistant for enhanced collaboration, and advanced research capabilities that leverage trusted legal databases. With a focus on empowering exceptional lawyers, Legora is rapidly gaining traction among top law firms, backed by significant investment and a commitment to innovation in legal technology.
Sweden
May 9, 2025

Captions
Growth
Captions is an AI-powered creative studio that provides a comprehensive video creation and editing platform. Their key products include an AI Avatar Generator, AI Video Editor, and tools for automatic subtitle generation, eye contact correction, and video translation. Captions differentiates itself through its user-friendly interface and advanced AI capabilities, enabling creators to produce high-quality videos quickly and efficiently. With over 10 million creators and 100,000 daily users, Captions is positioned as a leader in the video editing market, catering to a diverse range of content creators.
USA
May 9, 2025

Doji
Pre-seed / Seed
Doji is a fun new way to shop for fashion online - create your AI likeness, try on real products & shop your favorite looks.
USA
May 9, 2025

Granola
Early
Granola is an AI-powered notepad designed for individuals in back-to-back meetings, enhancing raw meeting notes with transcriptions and actionable insights. It features customizable templates for various meeting types and integrates GPT-4 to assist with post-meeting tasks like writing follow-up emails and listing action items. The product is accessible across platforms without the need for meeting bots, making it a versatile tool for professionals. Granola has gained traction with a growing user base and has recently raised $20M in Series A funding, positioning itself as a valuable resource for teams looking to improve meeting productivity.
USA
May 9, 2025

Monarch Money
Early
Monarch Money is a subscription-based personal finance platform that simplifies financial management by aggregating all accounts into one view, allowing users to track expenses, budget, and collaborate with partners or advisors. The app features advanced categorization, goal setting, and automation tools, making it a comprehensive solution for individuals and families looking to improve their financial clarity and achieve their financial goals. With a strong focus on user experience and privacy, Monarch Money differentiates itself in a competitive market by providing an ad-free environment and prioritizing data security, making it a preferred choice for users seeking effective financial management tools.
USA
May 9, 2025

Nousresearch
Pre-seed / Seed
Nous Research provides market and business insights using advanced data science and large language models, employing natural language processing and machine learning to uncover hidden trends and insights.
USA
May 9, 2025

Pickle (YC W25)
Pre-seed / Seed
AI agents that join meetings and summarize conversations for you.
USA
May 9, 2025
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