Polymath
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 6 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Polymath builds simulation environments for training AI agents to perform autonomous tasks over extended periods with minimal human supervision. The company works with leading AI model labs to advance the reliability and capabilities of autonomous AI systems.
Also known as Palette AI
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Polymath was founded in 2026 by Dylan Ma and Naren Yenuganti.
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Naren Yenugantiin𝕏Co-FounderHe previously worked as an engineer at Plaid and Amazon, and studied at UC Berkeley.
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025
- $1MraisedFeb 2025 · 2 sourcesSource ↗
- $1Mpre-seedFeb 2025 · 2 sources
Blackbird Ventures (lead), GD1 (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Polymath Robotics8 shared keywordsPolymath develops core autonomy software for off-highway robots, providing modular planning, safety, and infrastructure tools to help robotics programs accelerate development and deployment. The platform serves original equipment manufacturers, fleet operators, and government programs.
Photomath (Exit)7 shared keywordsPhotomath is a mobile app that provides step-by-step math tutoring and explanations to help students understand math concepts. It serves learners, parents, and teachers globally in the education sector.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Polymath do?
- Polymath builds simulation environments for training AI agents to perform autonomous tasks over extended periods with minimal human supervision. The company works with leading AI model labs to advance the reliability and capabilities of autonomous AI systems.
- Who founded Polymath?
- Polymath was founded by Dylan Ma, Naren Yenuganti in 2026.
- Who are Polymath's investors?
- Polymath's investors include Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, GD1.
- How much funding has Polymath raised?
- Polymath has disclosed $2M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Polymath headquartered?
- Polymath is headquartered in San Francisco, US.