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Kairos

YC X25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 5 known investors

Kairos provides an applied AI layer that enables enterprises to build specialized agents trained on their proprietary data and workflows. The platform helps critical industries bridge the reliability gap in enterprise AI by embedding operator expertise into customized agents that work within messy real-world business environments.

Also known as Janus

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAIOpsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningReinforcement LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Kairos was founded in 2025 by Shivum Pandove.

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Shivum Pandovein𝕏FounderShivum Pandove studied machine learning and computer science at Carnegie Mellon and has worked as a software engineer and product manager at multiple early-stage startups. He has conducted deep learning research in computational biology labs.

Investors · 5

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
a16z cryptoreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park
TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

Also in the syndicate · 2

Geneva TradingUniversity of Illinois

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Janus Ai3 shared keywordsJanus Health provides AI-powered revenue cycle management software for health systems. The platform automates coding, reimbursement, and claims processes to improve financial performance and operational efficiency for hospital networks.

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

In the news

{Funding Alert} Smart Eyewear Company ENGO Secures €5.1M in Funding - Indian Retailerindianretailer.com · Jul 2026Kairos Raises $2.5M in Funding Led by a16z Crypto | Phemex Newsphemex.com · Feb 2026Kairos, which is building a cross-platform tool for professional prediction markets traders, raises $2.5 million from a16z crypto | Fortunefortune.com · Feb 2026Kairos Power Stock for Accredited Investors | Pre-IPO Shares | UpMarketupmarket.co · Aug 2025Janus – Simulation Testing for AI Agentsycombinator.com · May 2025Kairos Seals $700K Deal, Therabody Raises $165M - dot.LAdot.la · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Kairos do?
Kairos provides an applied AI layer that enables enterprises to build specialized agents trained on their proprietary data and workflows. The platform helps critical industries bridge the reliability gap in enterprise AI by embedding operator expertise into customized agents that work within messy real-world business environments.
Who founded Kairos?
Kairos was founded by Shivum Pandove in 2025.
Who are Kairos's investors?
Kairos's investors include Y Combinator, a16z crypto, Techstars.
How much funding has Kairos raised?
Kairos has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is Kairos headquartered?
Kairos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.