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Artos

YC W24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors

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Artos provides AI-powered software tools for Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) teams in the pharmaceutical industry to draft, manage, and quality-check regulatory documentation. The platform uses specialized AI systems designed to handle dense tabular data and non-standard formats common in regulatory Module 3 documents.

Also known as Talos

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)

Artos was founded in 2023 by Josh Kim and Varun Patel.

JKJosh Kim
Josh KimCEOHe previously directed AI initiatives at the University of Chicago Medicine focused on clinical trial and medical device applications, and held roles in commercial and regulatory strategy at biotech companies. He studied Economics at the University of Chicago.
VPVarun Patel
Varun PatelCTOVarun Patel is a co-founder and CTO at Artos with a background in molecular engineering (University of Chicago) and translational medicine (UCSF/UC Berkeley). He previously worked as a software engineer developing machine learning applications for healthcare, including mobile tools for dementia caregivers and insurance infrastructure improvements.
JF
John FabelloPrincipal Recruiter

Investors · 9

Horizonlisted by HorizonMiami Beach

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Phoenix FundreportedNew York

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Socii CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Frequently asked questions

What does Artos do?
Artos provides AI-powered software tools for Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) teams in the pharmaceutical industry to draft, manage, and quality-check regulatory documentation. The platform uses specialized AI systems designed to handle dense tabular data and non-standard formats common in regulatory Module 3 documents.
Who founded Artos?
Artos was founded by Josh Kim, Varun Patel in 2023.
Who are Artos's investors?
Artos's investors include Y Combinator, Horizon, Maiora Rebel Ventures, MyAsiaVC, Pioneer, Antler, New Order, Phoenix Fund and 1 more.
Where is Artos headquartered?
Artos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.