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Autumn AI

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 9 known investors

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Autumn AI identifies early-stage startup founders and companies through signals like incorporation filings, GitHub activity, social media follows, and hiring pages before they appear in public directories. The platform helps companies like Brex discover and prioritize emerging founders.

Also known as Chiral Labs

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Autumn AI was founded in 2025 by Vishnu Sampathkumar and Shiv Kampani.

VSVishnu Sampathkumar
Vishnu SampathkumarCo-Founder, CEOFounder and CEO of Autumn AI, which identifies early-stage startup founders and companies through signals including incorporation filings, GitHub activity, and hiring patterns.
SKShiv Kampani
Shiv KampaniCo-founder, CTOCo-founder and CTO of Autumn AI, a platform that identifies early-stage startup founders and emerging companies through incorporation filings, GitHub activity, and hiring signals.

Investors · 9

Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Phosphor Capitalreported

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Rebel FundreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Sandwith Ventures, LLCreported

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Frequently asked questions

What does Autumn AI do?
Autumn AI identifies early-stage startup founders and companies through signals like incorporation filings, GitHub activity, social media follows, and hiring pages before they appear in public directories. The platform helps companies like Brex discover and prioritize emerging founders.
Who founded Autumn AI?
Autumn AI was founded by Vishnu Sampathkumar, Shiv Kampani in 2025.
Who are Autumn AI's investors?
Autumn AI's investors include Y Combinator, Amino Capital, Haystack, Metsu Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, Phosphor Capital, Rebel Fund, Robinhood and 1 more.
Where is Autumn AI headquartered?
Autumn AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.