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Luel
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 12 employees · 17 known investors
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Luel develops proprietary technology for machine perception and AI system training across multiple modalities. The company builds data infrastructure and continuous learning systems for AI applications.
Also known as Vidcoin
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Luel was founded in 2025 by William Namgyal and Inigo Lenderking.
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$31M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $31MSeed roundMay 2026 · 3 sources
General Catalyst (lead), Lightspeed Venture Partners (lead), Y Combinator (lead), Human Capital, Orange Collective
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Luel do?
- Luel develops proprietary technology for machine perception and AI system training across multiple modalities. The company builds data infrastructure and continuous learning systems for AI applications.
- Who founded Luel?
- Luel was founded by William Namgyal, Inigo Lenderking in 2025.
- Who are Luel's investors?
- Luel's investors include General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Orange Collective, Spot VC, Y Combinator, Adapt Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, Bloomberg Beta and 9 more.
- How much funding has Luel raised?
- Luel has disclosed $31M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Luel headquartered?
- Luel is headquartered in San Francisco, US.