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Cortex AI

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 21 known investors

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Cortex Robot builds datasets for embodied AI and robotics, including egocentric video data from real workplaces and robot trajectories for training physical intelligence systems. The company serves robotics developers and AI researchers building foundation models and world models for embodied tasks.

Also known as Cortex Robot, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceReinforcement LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Cortex AI was founded in 2025 by Lucas Ngoo.

LNLucas Ngoo
Lucas NgooFounderLucas Ngoo is co-founder and former CTO of Carousell, a mobile marketplace platform. He is now founder and CEO of Cortex AI, which focuses on developing egocentric and robotic datasets.

Investors · 21

Rebel Fundlisted by Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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468 CapitalreportedBerlin

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500 GlobalreportedPalo Alto · $150K

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Catalio Capital ManagementreportedNew York

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Duke Capital PartnersreportedDurham

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Founder CapitalreportedSilicon Valley · $25K – $100K

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Golden Gate VenturesreportedSingapore · $1M – $5M

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GV (Google Ventures)reportedMountain View · $250K – $50M

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Lux CapitalreportedNew York · $100K – $100M

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MatrixreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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Spot VCreportedNewark

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Ventioneers CapitalreportedOakville

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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🦾 Cortex AI — Large-Scale Real-World Data for General-Purpose Roboticsycombinator.com · Nov 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Cortex AI do?
Cortex Robot builds datasets for embodied AI and robotics, including egocentric video data from real workplaces and robot trajectories for training physical intelligence systems. The company serves robotics developers and AI researchers building foundation models and world models for embodied tasks.
Who founded Cortex AI?
Cortex AI was founded by Lucas Ngoo in 2025.
Who are Cortex AI's investors?
Cortex AI's investors include Pioneer, Rebel Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital, 500 Global, Blast.Club, Catalio Capital Management and 13 more.
Where is Cortex AI headquartered?
Cortex AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.