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Mystic

DefunctYC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 11 employees · 9 known investors

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Mystic provides an API platform that deploys and runs machine learning models either on shared serverless infrastructure or on customer systems, handling operational tasks like load balancing, scaling, and GPU resource management without requiring dedicated MLOps staff.

Also known as Neuro AI Inc. · Mystic AI · Neuro · Neuro AI · Neuro AI, Neuro, Mystic, Mystic AI

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAIOpsArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

Mystic was founded in 2019 by Paul Hetherington.

PHPaul Hetherington
Paul HetheringtonCEO & Founder2019–2025Paul Hetherington founded and served as CEO of Mystic (Y Combinator W21) and later founded Hlabs (Y Combinator W26), where he currently serves as CEO.
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Oscar Rovira
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Tim MorganOperationsuntil 2026
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Rosie BennettCOOuntil 2026

Investors · 9

AGE CryptoreportedLos Angeles

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Builders VCreportedSan Francisco

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Deep VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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Good News VenturesreportedToronto

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Great Oaks Venture CapitalreportedNew York · $50K – $500K

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Lunar VenturesreportedBerlin · $500K – $2M

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Rockmount Seed InvestmentsreportedSt. Saviour

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Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monica

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mystic do?
Mystic provides an API platform that deploys and runs machine learning models either on shared serverless infrastructure or on customer systems, handling operational tasks like load balancing, scaling, and GPU resource management without requiring dedicated MLOps staff.
Who founded Mystic?
Mystic was founded by Paul Hetherington in 2019.
Who are Mystic's investors?
Mystic's investors include Y Combinator, AGE Crypto, Builders VC, Deep Ventures, Good News Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Lunar Ventures, Rockmount Seed Investments and 1 more.
Where is Mystic headquartered?
Mystic is headquartered in San Francisco, US.