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Aikido Technologies

YC F26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 5 employees · 3 known investors

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Aikido Technologies develops technologies for clean energy and intelligence infrastructure to support a sustainable future. The company focuses on engineering solutions for energy systems and related infrastructure.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)

SKSam Kanner
Sam KannerCo-Founder and CEOSam Kanner is the founder and CEO of Aikido Technologies, which develops clean energy and intelligence infrastructure for energy systems. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and previously contributed to the development of over 100MW of floating wind power generation.
JRJames Reeves
James ReevesFounderFounder of Aikido Technologies, which develops clean energy and intelligence infrastructure solutions. He previously worked on the design of helicopters and other aircraft, and has been with Aikido since 2020.
BYBingbin Yu
Bingbin YuFounderCo-founder and chief engineer of Aikido Technologies, which develops clean energy and intelligence infrastructure for energy systems. Holds a PhD in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan and has over a decade of experience in the offshore wind industry.

Board

MNMatthew Nordan
Matthew NordanBoard MemberCo-Founder and General Partner at Azolla Ventures

Investors · 3

Azolla Ventureslisted by Azolla VenturesCambridge

How we know: Azolla Ventures's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Propeller VCreportedJamaica Plain · $100K – $10M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2024–2026

▶$1.7MraisedOct 2026 · 4 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sam KannerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew NordanDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.7M
First sale
Sep 2026
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4MraisedJun 2024 · 7 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Matthew NordanDirector
  • Sam KannerExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$4M
First sale
Jun 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

The YC application· Fall 2026 batch

What they told YC

What is your company going to make? Please describe your product and what it does or will do.
The founders build and deploy ocean-based datacenters powered by wind and cooled by seawater. The company aims to serve both AI training and inference markets.

Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Aikido Technologies went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Aikido Technologies do?
Aikido Technologies develops technologies for clean energy and intelligence infrastructure to support a sustainable future. The company focuses on engineering solutions for energy systems and related infrastructure.
Who are Aikido Technologies's investors?
Aikido Technologies's investors include Azolla Ventures, Y Combinator, Propeller VC.
How much funding has Aikido Technologies raised?
Aikido Technologies has disclosed $5.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Aikido Technologies headquartered?
Aikido Technologies is headquartered in San Francisco, US.