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Induction Labs

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 6 known investors

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Induction Labs is a research lab developing foundation models designed to learn from their own observations and update over time, with the goal of scaling curiosity-driven artificial intelligence toward superintelligence. It positions itself in the AI research and foundation model space.

Also known as Next Action

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareDeep LearningHard TechAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Induction Labs was founded in 2025 by Jonathan Li and David Li.

JLJonathan Li
Jonathan LiCo-founder, CEOJonathan Li is CEO and co-founder of Induction Labs, which develops foundation models.
DLDavid Li
David LiCo-FounderDavid Li is founder of Induction Labs, which develops foundation models.

Investors · 6

Vela Partnerslisted by Vela PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Afore CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $2M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Ripple VenturesreportedToronto · $250K – $1M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Induction Labs do?
Induction Labs is a research lab developing foundation models designed to learn from their own observations and update over time, with the goal of scaling curiosity-driven artificial intelligence toward superintelligence. It positions itself in the AI research and foundation model space.
Who founded Induction Labs?
Induction Labs was founded by Jonathan Li, David Li in 2025.
Who are Induction Labs's investors?
Induction Labs's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Afore Capital, Blast.Club, Ripple Ventures.
Where is Induction Labs headquartered?
Induction Labs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.