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Cerulion

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · Hiring · 13 known investors

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Cerulion provides a ROS2-compatible robot middleware that achieves microsecond-latency inter-process communication through zero-copy shared memory and deterministic execution. Built in Rust, it enables faster, more reliable real-time performance for robotics applications compared to standard ROS2.

Also known as RenardOS

Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Cerulion was founded in 2024 by Lakshay Sharma.

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Lakshay SharmaFounder and CEOHe studied computer engineering, astrophysics and robotics at the University of Pennsylvania and conducted research on robot motion planning at MIT.
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Se Hwan Jeon

Investors · 13

Olive Tree Capitallisted by Olive Tree CapitalBoston

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HyperreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $300K

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Network VCreportedMenlo Park

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Sand Hill North VenturesreportedMontreal

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SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)reportedPalo Alto

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Spacedust Ventures, Ltd.reported

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V1 VCreportedBoulder · $100K – $300K

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What does Cerulion do?
Cerulion provides a ROS2-compatible robot middleware that achieves microsecond-latency inter-process communication through zero-copy shared memory and deterministic execution. Built in Rust, it enables faster, more reliable real-time performance for robotics applications compared to standard ROS2.
Who founded Cerulion?
Cerulion was founded by Lakshay Sharma in 2024.
Who are Cerulion's investors?
Cerulion's investors include Olive Tree Capital, SBXi, Soma Capital, The E14 Fund, Y Combinator, Asymmetry Ventures, Hyper, Network VC and 5 more.
Where is Cerulion headquartered?
Cerulion is headquartered in San Francisco, US.