Aster
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 3 known investors
Aster develops autonomous research systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery by automating open-ended research tasks. The company aims to compress decades of research timelines into hours through AI-driven experimentation.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Aster was founded in 2026 by Emmett Bicker.
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Emmett BickerinFounder & CEOEmmett Bicker trained large language models at Magic before founding Aster, a company developing AI tools for scientific research. He has been self-studying machine learning since age 15.
Investors · 3
Competitors · 1
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Aster Price Prediction 2026–2032: Can ASTER reach its all-time high again? - Cryptopolitancryptopolitan.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Aster do?
- Aster develops autonomous research systems designed to accelerate scientific discovery by automating open-ended research tasks. The company aims to compress decades of research timelines into hours through AI-driven experimentation.
- Who founded Aster?
- Aster was founded by Emmett Bicker in 2026.
- Who are Aster's investors?
- Aster's investors include Y Combinator, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), Sequoia Capital.
- Where is Aster headquartered?
- Aster is headquartered in San Francisco, US.