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RunLocal AI

YC S24

London, GB · Founded 2024 · 3 employees · 4 known investors

RunLocal provides a platform that helps teams optimize AI model inference for edge devices like Nvidia Orin and Qualcomm hardware using AI-powered coding agents. The service reduces model latency, decreases engineering time, and enables faster deployment without requiring specialized optimization experts.

Also known as Neuralize · RunLocal

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

RunLocal AI was founded in 2024 by Ismail Salim and Ivan Chan.

ISIsmail Salim
Ismail SaliminFounder/CEOIsmail Salim is the co-founder and CEO of RunLocal AI, which develops software for optimizing machine learning model inference on edge hardware. Previously, he worked on edge AI video compression at Deep Render and developed augmented and virtual reality applications at Meta.
ICIvan Chan
Ivan Chanin𝕏Founder/CTOIvan Chan is CTO at Neuralize and previously worked as a software engineer at Marshall Wace, where he built internal AI infrastructure and optimized low-latency streaming systems.

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Frequently asked questions

What does RunLocal AI do?
RunLocal provides a platform that helps teams optimize AI model inference for edge devices like Nvidia Orin and Qualcomm hardware using AI-powered coding agents. The service reduces model latency, decreases engineering time, and enables faster deployment without requiring specialized optimization experts.
Who founded RunLocal AI?
RunLocal AI was founded by Ismail Salim, Ivan Chan in 2024.
Who are RunLocal AI's investors?
RunLocal AI's investors include Ritual Capital, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 468 Capital.
Where is RunLocal AI headquartered?
RunLocal AI is headquartered in London, GB.