YCS19· AI· DevtoolsTensil
We turn machine learning models into custom hardware.
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
deepsiliconS24Software and hardware to run neural networks faster and cheaperShared: edge computing semiconductorsInactive
HilstartS26Autonomous Hardware TestingShared: hardwareActive
ReplicateW20Run machine learning models in the cloudShared: open sourceAcquired
StoaS26The market behind AI hardware.Shared: hardwareActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
nCompass TechnologiesW24Optimize performance on GPUs - 10x fasterShared: hardware, open sourceActive
UkamaS20Empowering anyone to build cellular networkShared: hardware, open sourceActive
MentraW25Building the open source smart glasses operating system.Shared: hardware, open sourceActive
Evidently AIS21Open-source monitoring for machine learning modelsShared: open sourceActive
AxalW25We design, assemble, and test custom PCBs fast.Shared: hardwareActive
Also from S19 in AI
Batchmates in Summer 2019.
AudioFocusS19Hearing aids that work in noisy places, like restaurants, using ML.Inactive
CoLabS19Human and AI design review for hardwareActive
EmbraceS19Modern user-focused observability built on OpenTelemetryAcquired
Yummy FutureS19We build robotic workforces for the food & beverage industry.Active
Arpeggio BioS19Arpeggio Bio develops drugs targeting transcription factors using AI…Active
BeaconsS19An AI-powered, all-in-one business platform for content creatorsActive
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About Tensil
Tensil automates machine learning hardware accelerator design. Our goal is to enable ML in every device. We've developed an algorithm that can design the best hardware accelerator for your machine learning model, unlocking 10x better performance per watt-dollar than GPUs and other hardware accelerators. Our technology enables our customers to create unbeatable products with Tensil custom hardware at the core.
San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
Tensil: questions
Which YC batch was Tensil in?
Tensil was in Y Combinator's Summer 2019 batch (S19).
Is Tensil still active?
Y Combinator lists Tensil as inactive.
Where is Tensil based?
Tensil lists San Francisco, CA, USA; Remote as its location on YC's directory.
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