Hub
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · North Carolina corporation · 10 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Hub operates a data collection and annotation platform that gathers real-world data from physical environments to train embodied AI and robotics models. The company manages a global network of verified small and medium-sized businesses across multiple sectors to capture training data through a standardized pipeline.
Also known as Hub.xyz
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsCrowdsourcingBig DataInfrastructureAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Hub was founded in 2024 by Tim Sprecher and Armin Kiani.
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Tim Sprecherin𝕏Co-founderTim Sprecher is a co-founder at Hub, a company focused on real-world training data for frontier labs.
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Armin Kianiin𝕏Co-founderArmin Kiani studied computer science and robotics. He previously worked at Freedelity, a consumer-data platform in Belgium, and has focused on AI training infrastructure and robotics systems.
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Christopher MillerExecutive
Board
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James Adam PriceBoard director
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.9M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026
▶$1.9MraisedAug 2026 · 1 investors · ManufacturingRule 506(b)
▶$1.9MraisedAug 2026 · 1 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James Adam PriceDirector
- Christopher MillerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $1.9M
- Amount sold
- $1.9M
- Minimum investment
- $100K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $140K
- First sale
- Aug 2026
- Incorporated
- Corporation, North Carolina, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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XYZ Reality8 shared keywordsXYZ Reality builds an augmented reality solution described as Engineering Grade AR for the construction industry, aimed at helping teams build accurately the first time and reduce rework on large-scale projects such as data centers. It serves developers and construction teams delivering mission-critical infrastructure globally.
XYZ6 shared keywordsXYZ is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage companies, helping founders turn ideas into functional businesses through support with fundraising, go-to-market, product focus, and sales.
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In the news
Hellman & Friedman’s Hub International Seeks $3 Billion in IPOinsurancejournal.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Hub do?
- Hub operates a data collection and annotation platform that gathers real-world data from physical environments to train embodied AI and robotics models. The company manages a global network of verified small and medium-sized businesses across multiple sectors to capture training data through a standardized pipeline.
- Who founded Hub?
- Hub was founded by Tim Sprecher, Armin Kiani in 2024.
- Who are Hub's investors?
- Hub's investors include Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Hub raised?
- Hub has disclosed $1.9M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Hub headquartered?
- Hub is headquartered in San Francisco, US.