Who are Preload's investors?

Preload's investors include Y Combinator.

Where is Preload headquartered?

Preload is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Preload

YC F26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 1 known investors

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Preload develops control software that acts as a motor cortex for physical AI systems, enabling robots and other embodied machines to execute movement and physical tasks.

AI & Machine Learning Enterprise Software Robotics Neurotechnology Robotic Surgery B2B AIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F26)

Surya Pandiaraju FounderFounder of Preload and a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins, with an undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has previously worked at Sonera Magnetics, iota Biosciences, NeuroPace, and Paradromics.

Runming (Tony) Wang FounderRunming (Tony) Wang is the founder of Preload (YC F26) and a Biomedical Engineering PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he applies the Freeform Stimulator platform to focal cortical modulation, performs animal neurosurgeries, and builds neural recording and stimulation hardware. He holds a BS in Neuroscience from Emory and previously researched motor-unit coordination using EMG and motion tracking at Emory/Georgia Tech.

Investors · 1

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Preload do?: Preload develops control software that acts as a motor cortex for physical AI systems, enabling robots and other embodied machines to execute movement and physical tasks.
Who are Preload's investors?: Preload's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Preload headquartered?: Preload is headquartered in San Francisco, US.