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Lucid

YC W25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

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Lucid develops video models that simulate interactive three-dimensional environments by using neural networks in place of traditional game engines, enabling real-time control and visual generation on consumer hardware.

ConsumerUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)

Lucid was founded in 2024 by Rami Seid.

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Rami Seidin𝕏Co-FounderRami Seid worked as a machine learning engineer at a robotics laboratory and later served as CTO of a government technology contracting firm. He co-founded a telecommunications company and currently leads development of a universe simulator at Lucid.

Investors · 2

Evolution VC PartnersNew York
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Lucid Software, Inc.70 shared keywordsLucid provides cloud-based visual collaboration and communication software for teams to visualize workflows, create diagrams, whiteboards, and roadmaps. The platform serves enterprise customers across Fortune 500 companies and is used by over 100 million individual users globally.
Lucid Computing21 shared keywordsLucid Computing builds hardware-encrypted compute clusters with verifiable AI audit trails for enterprises and institutions requiring confidentiality and regulatory compliance. The platform runs inference in Trusted Execution Environments and generates cryptographic receipts proving data residency, policy compliance, and model identity.
Lucid Link17 shared keywordsLucidLink is a cloud-native file access platform that streams data on demand, enabling teams to collaborate on large files instantly without downloading or syncing. It integrates natively with existing tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and AutoCAD, serving creative and technical teams working on content creation and design across distributed locations.
Leonardo AI12 shared keywordsA generative content platform for rapidly producing high-quality visual assets.
Lucidic AI12 shared keywordsLucidic builds a platform for optimizing AI agent behavior through automated simulations and parameter tuning. The platform helps teams improve agent reliability, accuracy, and performance across customer-facing applications by systematically varying design choices like prompts, tools, policies, and guardrails.

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In the news

Kaplan Fox Encourages Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) Investors With Losses to Contact the Firm Before July 28, 2026barchart.com · Jul 2026Lucid Rises 18% as EV Maker Denies Bankruptcy Claims, Analyst Assures Sufficient Funding - 24/7 Wall St.247wallst.com · Jul 2026Lucid: Generative Simulations powered by Fast World Modelsycombinator.com · Feb 2025Lucid Motors agrees to go public with $24B valuationautonews.com · Feb 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Lucid do?
Lucid develops video models that simulate interactive three-dimensional environments by using neural networks in place of traditional game engines, enabling real-time control and visual generation on consumer hardware.
Who founded Lucid?
Lucid was founded by Rami Seid in 2024.
Who are Lucid's investors?
Lucid's investors include Evolution VC Partners, Y Combinator.
Where is Lucid headquartered?
Lucid is headquartered in San Francisco, US.