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Observant AI

YC W18

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · 5 employees · 3 known investors

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Observant develops driver attention monitoring systems for autonomous vehicle safety. The company serves vehicle manufacturers and operators transitioning toward fully autonomous operations.

Also known as Buglife, Inc. · Buglife · Buglife, Observant · Observant

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationSaaSAutonomous TruckingHard TechMachine LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

Observant AI was founded in 2019 by Daniel DeCovnick.

DDDaniel DeCovnick
Daniel DeCovnickCTODaniel DeCovnick is co-founder and chief technology officer at Observant AI.
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Dave SchukinCEOformer

Investors · 3

Utopian Ventureslisted by Utopian VenturesSan Francisco · $25K – $200K
Republic VenturesreportedNew York

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Key figures

latest reported
HeadcountAug 202653

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

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Buglife, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Observant AI do?
Observant develops driver attention monitoring systems for autonomous vehicle safety. The company serves vehicle manufacturers and operators transitioning toward fully autonomous operations.
Who founded Observant AI?
Observant AI was founded by Daniel DeCovnick in 2019.
Who are Observant AI's investors?
Observant AI's investors include Y Combinator, Utopian Ventures, Republic Ventures.
Where is Observant AI headquartered?
Observant AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.