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LATO

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 8 known investors

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LATO conducts commercial diligence for investors by sourcing and interviewing domain experts and customers, then combining interview data with public and proprietary documents to create market simulations. The platform helps investors research companies and markets to inform investment decisions.

Also known as Lato Tec Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechB2BInvestingMarket ResearchAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

LATO was founded in 2026 by Tien Chu and Tymek Staniszewski.

TCTien Chu
Tien ChuCTOHe previously held machine learning and software engineering roles in enterprise research and development, research laboratories, and early-stage companies. He studied computer science, mathematics, and philosophy at the University of Warsaw.
TSTymek Staniszewski
Tymek StaniszewskiCEOTymek Staniszewski spent six years in growth and private equity roles at Verdane before co-founding LATO, an agent-native research and simulation platform for investors.

Investors · 8

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Zero Indexlisted by Zero Index

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Air Street CapitalreportedSt. Peter Port · $500K – $10M

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Axiom PartnersreportedSan Francisco

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Cloverfield Funds LPreportedLynnwood

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Frequently asked questions

What does LATO do?
LATO conducts commercial diligence for investors by sourcing and interviewing domain experts and customers, then combining interview data with public and proprietary documents to create market simulations. The platform helps investors research companies and markets to inform investment decisions.
Who founded LATO?
LATO was founded by Tien Chu, Tymek Staniszewski in 2026.
Who are LATO's investors?
LATO's investors include Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Zero Index, Air Street Capital, Axiom Partners, Blast.Club, Cloverfield Funds LP, Metsu Capital.
Where is LATO headquartered?
LATO is headquartered in San Francisco, US.