YCS26· AI· DevtoolsTracer
Combining open-source AI models for better answers at lower cost
Founders
- Adam RidaFounder/CEO
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About Tracer
Tracer is an AI research lab building more capable and efficient AI through model coordination. We research adaptive inference, ensembling, and systems in which multiple open-source models work together to produce capabilities beyond any single model. Our work spans reasoning, code, research, and agentic systems, with the goal of making advanced intelligence more accessible and economical.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Tracer: questions
Which YC batch was Tracer in?
Tracer was in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch (S26).
Is Tracer still active?
Y Combinator lists Tracer as active.
Who founded Tracer?
Tracer's founders, as listed on its YC page: Adam Rida (Founder/CEO).
Where is Tracer based?
Tracer lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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