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Artos

YC W24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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 KiminFounderHe 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 PatelinFounderVarun 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.

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Artios Pharma3 shared keywordsArtios develops DNA Damage Response (DDR)-based therapeutics for hard-to-treat solid tumors, including small-molecule inhibitors targeting ATR (alnodesertib) and DNA polymerase theta (ART6043). The company operates a proprietary DDR drug-development platform called DcoDeR and advances a pipeline of oncology product candidates through clinical trials.
Areto Labs3 shared keywordsAreto Labs offers a responsible AI platform that combines human judgment with AI to detect and filter harmful online content such as hate speech and technology-facilitated gender-based violence, helping global brands and public figures build safer digital communities. The women-owned Canadian company serves organizations across sectors including politics, sport, and media.

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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, MyAsiaVC, Antler, Socii Capital.
Where is Artos headquartered?
Artos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.