YCS25· AI· DevtoolsCactus Compute
Automation Foundation Models For Tiny Devices
ActiveChecked 16h ago
Founders
- Roman ShemetFounder/CEO
- Henry NdubuakuFounder/CTO
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About Cactus Compute
On-device AI for phones, wearables, smart home and small robots.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Cactus Compute: questions
Which YC batch was Cactus Compute in?
Cactus Compute was in Y Combinator's Summer 2025 batch (S25).
Is Cactus Compute still active?
Y Combinator lists Cactus Compute as active.
Who founded Cactus Compute?
Cactus Compute's founders, as listed on its YC page: Roman Shemet (Founder/CEO), Henry Ndubuaku (Founder/CTO).
Where is Cactus Compute based?
Cactus Compute lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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