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Sensei

YC S24

Boston, US · Founded 2024 · 2 employees · 9 known investors

Sensei connects robotics companies with human operators to collect real-world training data at scale. The platform supports the development of robotic systems by sourcing in-the-wild data from a distributed network of operators.

Also known as OBO

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketplacesRoboticsArtificial IntelligenceHard TechMarketplaceData EngineeringUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Sensei was founded in 2024 by Anubhav Guha and John Piotti.

AGAnubhav Guha
Anubhav GuhainFounderAnubhav Guha leads Sensei, a data marketplace for robotics training. He previously worked as Chief Engineer and Program Manager for Aurora Flight Science and Boeing's DARPA AlphaDogfight program, and completed advanced studies in robotics at MIT.
JPJohn Piotti
John PiottiinFounderJohn Piotti is an MIT graduate who previously worked as a robotics engineer at Aurora Flight Science and Boeing, and as a full stack developer at UtilityAPI. He is now CTO at Sensei, focused on robotic training data collection.

Investors · 9

Calibrate VenturesPasadena · $5M
Lotus Venture PartnersNew York
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
BlueCrow CapitalreportedLisbon
Explorer InvestmentsreportedLisbon
Kamay VenturesreportedBuenos Aires · $600K
Lince CapitalreportedLisbon

Also in the syndicate · 2

Metro AGTechstars Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$200M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2024–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 1

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In the news

Sensei Biotherapeutics Acquires Faeth Therapeutics, Raises $200M to Solve PI3K Resistancehitconsultant.net · Feb 2026Sensei acquires Faeth, raises $200 million for cancer drug pipeline By Investing.cominvesting.com · Feb 2026Sensei Biotherapeutics buys Faeth, raises $200M | SNSE 8-K Filingstocktitan.net · Feb 2026Autonomous retail technology firm Sensei raises €15 million, preps European expansion and new store — Retail Technology Innovation Hubretailtechinnovationhub.com · Oct 2024🦾 Sensei: Robotics training data, at scale.ycombinator.com · Aug 2024Checkout free stores startup Sensei raises $6.5 million — Retail Technology Innovation Hubretailtechinnovationhub.com · Apr 2021Gamer Sensei Raises $4M In Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Aug 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does Sensei do?
Sensei connects robotics companies with human operators to collect real-world training data at scale. The platform supports the development of robotic systems by sourcing in-the-wild data from a distributed network of operators.
Who founded Sensei?
Sensei was founded by Anubhav Guha, John Piotti in 2024.
Who are Sensei's investors?
Sensei's investors include Calibrate Ventures, Lotus Venture Partners, Y Combinator, BlueCrow Capital, Explorer Investments, Kamay Ventures, Lince Capital.
How much funding has Sensei raised?
Sensei has disclosed $200M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Sensei headquartered?
Sensei is headquartered in Boston, US.