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Layers

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

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Telemetron provides AI-powered customer support solutions for hardware companies by leveraging device telemetry and large language models to diagnose and resolve hardware issues more efficiently.

Also known as Telemetron, Inc · Telemetron

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Layers was founded in 2026 by Shivani Patel.

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Shivani PatelFounderShivani Patel is co-founder and CEO of Telemetron. She previously led development of AI support systems at SpaceX, including customer troubleshooting tools, chatbots for the Starlink platform, and on-premise coding assistants for engineers.
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Hamza Shaikh

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Earthrise VenturesreportedNew York

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GTMfundreportedScottsdale · $1M – $3M

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HomebrewreportedBurlingame · $100K – $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Layers do?
Telemetron provides AI-powered customer support solutions for hardware companies by leveraging device telemetry and large language models to diagnose and resolve hardware issues more efficiently.
Who founded Layers?
Layers was founded by Shivani Patel in 2026.
Who are Layers's investors?
Layers's investors include Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Earthrise Ventures, GTMfund, Homebrew, LOI Venture, Ritual Capital.
Where is Layers headquartered?
Layers is headquartered in San Francisco, US.