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Interface

YC S25

New York City, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

Interface researches how information is structured for AI agents and develops transaction platforms for them, including OneStop, a marketplace aggregating AI services.

Also known as Preempt · The Interface

AI & Machine LearningConsumerAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)

Interface was founded in 2025 by Max Raven and Peyton Shields.

MRMax Raven
Max Ravenin𝕏Co-founder, CEO (YCS25)Max Raven previously managed artificial intelligence transformation initiatives at McKinsey and holds a degree from MIT with expertise in data analytics and simulation.
PSPeyton Shields
Peyton Shieldsin𝕏Co-FounderPreviously, he worked as a quantitative developer at Citadel building risk infrastructure and analytics systems. He holds undergraduate and master's degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, with focus on distributed and embedded systems.

Investors · 8

Transpose Platform ManagementHouston
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Avataar Venture PartnersreportedBangalore · $10M – $30M
Olive Tree CapitalreportedBoston
Sarona VenturesreportedTel Aviv · $100K – $25M
Susquehanna Growth EquityreportedNew York
Vertex Ventures IsraelreportedTel Aviv · $3.5M – $100M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Anfield

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$30M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2024–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Key figures

latest reported
HeadcountAug 20264

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Interface Labs Incorporated9 shared keywordsInterface provides a platform that ingests, audits, and operationalizes procedures, standards, and compliance records for industrial operators, giving field crews mobile step-by-step workflows with AI verification and giving leadership real-time visibility. It also offers automated regulatory mapping to help industrial companies stay compliant and work safely.

Companies competing with Interface for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Brain-Computer Interface Funding Trends (2026) – New Market Pitchnewmarketpitch.com · Jul 2026Visitt Raises $22 Million Series B Funding to Build the Single AI Interface for CRE Property Operationsprnewswire.com · Jan 2026Interface Raises $3.5M in Seed Fundingfinsmes.com · Nov 2025Interface.ai Raises $30M in First External Funding Round, to Expand AI Banking Solutionsmaginative.com · Oct 2024Interface.ai raises $30M to help banks field customer requests | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Interface do?
Interface researches how information is structured for AI agents and develops transaction platforms for them, including OneStop, a marketplace aggregating AI services.
Who founded Interface?
Interface was founded by Max Raven, Peyton Shields in 2025.
Who are Interface's investors?
Interface's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Avataar Venture Partners, Olive Tree Capital, Sarona Ventures, Susquehanna Growth Equity, Vertex Ventures Israel.
How much funding has Interface raised?
Interface has disclosed $30M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Interface headquartered?
Interface is headquartered in New York City, US.