Rain Neuromorphics
AcquiredYC S18San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 12 employees · 10 known investors
Rain Neuromorphics manufactures AI processors using neuromorphic hardware—physical neural networks with spiking neurons and memristive nanowires—that consume significantly less power than conventional processors for machine learning applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceNeurotechnologyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
Rain Neuromorphics was founded in 2017 by Gordon Hirsch Wilson, Juan Claudio Nino, and Jack Kendall.
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Gordon Hirsch WilsoninFounder/CEOGordon Hirsch Wilson is founder and CEO of Rain Neuromorphics, which develops neuromorphic AI processors using spiking neural networks and memristive architecture.
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Juan Claudio NinoinFounder
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Jack KendallinFounder/Chief Technical Officer
Board
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Jackson HuBoard director
Investors · 10
Flucas VenturesJupiter · $100K – $5Mvia Ashley Flucas · inferred
FundersClubSan Francisco · $250K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Airbus VenturesreportedMenlo Park · $1M
Buckley Ventures Management Company LlcreportedNew York · $300Kvia Josh Buckley · inferred
FoundersX VenturesreportedSilicon Valley
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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K
Jam FundreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $20Mvia Justin Mateen · inferred
Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose
Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$31.1M disclosed across 1 round · 2022
▶$31.1MraisedJun 2022 · 70 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$31.1MraisedJun 2022 · 70 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jackson HuDirector
- Jack David KendallExecutive Officer, Director
- Juan Claudio NinoDirector
- Gordon Hirsch WilsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $31.1M
- Amount sold
- $31.1M
- First sale
- Jan 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Rain Neuromorphics do?
- Rain Neuromorphics manufactures AI processors using neuromorphic hardware—physical neural networks with spiking neurons and memristive nanowires—that consume significantly less power than conventional processors for machine learning applications.
- Who founded Rain Neuromorphics?
- Rain Neuromorphics was founded by Gordon Hirsch Wilson, Juan Claudio Nino, Jack Kendall in 2017.
- Who are Rain Neuromorphics's investors?
- Rain Neuromorphics's investors include Flucas Ventures, FundersClub, Y Combinator, Airbus Ventures, Buckley Ventures Management Company Llc, FoundersX Ventures, Gaingels, Jam Fund and 2 more.
- How much funding has Rain Neuromorphics raised?
- Rain Neuromorphics has disclosed $31.1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Rain Neuromorphics headquartered?
- Rain Neuromorphics is headquartered in San Francisco, US.