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Jinba

YC W26

Founded 2024 · 11 employees · Hiring · 15 known investors

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Jinba is a platform for building and deploying enterprise AI workflows in plain language, with built-in compliance controls, security features, and on-premises deployment options. It serves large organizations across industries including banking and biomedical research who need to automate complex business processes with full data control.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Jinba was founded in 2024 by Shoya Matsumori and Takuya Norisugi.

SMShoya Matsumori
Shoya MatsumoriFounder and CEOShoya Matsumori holds a Ph.D. in computer science and is CEO of Jinba.
TNTakuya Norisugi
Takuya NorisugiFounder and COOTakuya Norisugi previously worked as a manager at McKinsey and is now co-founder and COO of Jinba.

Investors · 15

ALLEGIS CAPITALreportedPalo Alto · $10M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Eight Capitalreported

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Founders FactoryreportedLondon · $150K – $200K

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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What does Jinba do?
Jinba is a platform for building and deploying enterprise AI workflows in plain language, with built-in compliance controls, security features, and on-premises deployment options. It serves large organizations across industries including banking and biomedical research who need to automate complex business processes with full data control.
Who founded Jinba?
Jinba was founded by Shoya Matsumori, Takuya Norisugi in 2024.
Who are Jinba's investors?
Jinba's investors include Pioneer, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, ALLEGIS CAPITAL, Blast.Club, DG Daiwa Ventures, Eight Capital, Founders Factory and 7 more.