Alpha Research
YC X25New York City, US · Founded 2025 · 1 employees · 1 known investors
Alpha Research develops open source knowledge bases that employ AI agents to search and analyze large document collections, helping users locate evidence and test hypotheses faster. The company has launched an initial platform with Project Gutenberg's 75,000 books and plans to expand across datasets in economics, law, and other domains.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)
Alpha Research was founded in 2025 by Ryan Prendergast.
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Ryan Prendergastin𝕏FounderFounder of Alpha Research, which develops open source knowledge bases using AI agents to search and analyze large document collections.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Alpha Research do?
- Alpha Research develops open source knowledge bases that employ AI agents to search and analyze large document collections, helping users locate evidence and test hypotheses faster. The company has launched an initial platform with Project Gutenberg's 75,000 books and plans to expand across datasets in economics, law, and other domains.
- Who founded Alpha Research?
- Alpha Research was founded by Ryan Prendergast in 2025.
- Who are Alpha Research's investors?
- Alpha Research's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Alpha Research headquartered?
- Alpha Research is headquartered in New York City, US.

