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Instinct

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 5 employees · 2 known investors

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Instinct is a mobile trading app that gives users access to global financial markets and liquidity.

Also known as Assonant

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Instinct was founded in 2026 by Joon Won Song and Eunju Moon.

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Joon Won Songin𝕏Co-FounderJoon Won Song worked as a quantitative developer at Squarepoint Capital and studied electrical engineering and computer science at Imperial College London.
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Eunju MooninCo-Founder and CTOEunju Moon studied theoretical physics at Imperial College and pursued doctoral research in quantum computing at USC before leaving to pursue other interests.

Investors · 2

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Frequently asked questions

What does Instinct do?
Instinct is a mobile trading app that gives users access to global financial markets and liquidity.
Who founded Instinct?
Instinct was founded by Joon Won Song, Eunju Moon in 2026.
Who are Instinct's investors?
Instinct's investors include Y Combinator, AlbionVC.
Where is Instinct headquartered?
Instinct is headquartered in San Francisco, US.