YCX26· AIStandard Signal
Hedge fund where AI researches and executes every trade end-to-end
Founders
- Michael RoyzenFounder/CEO
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About Standard Signal
Standard Signal is the first hedge fund that researches and executes trades purely with AI. Our custom models discover and trade on new fundamental truths about the world before humans can.
New York City, NY, USA
Standard Signal: questions
Which YC batch was Standard Signal in?
Standard Signal was in Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch (X26).
Is Standard Signal still active?
Y Combinator lists Standard Signal as active.
Who founded Standard Signal?
Standard Signal's founders, as listed on its YC page: Michael Royzen (Founder/CEO).
Where is Standard Signal based?
Standard Signal lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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