Sentient
9 employees on LinkedIn · 16 known investors
Sentient Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to building open-source AGI independent of single-entity control. The organization serves researchers, engineers, artists, and academic institutions seeking to develop artificial general intelligence through collaborative, transparent, and open scientific approaches.
Founders & leadership
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Himanshu TyagiinFounder
Investors · 16
Arrington CapitalMiami
GSRNew York
Hack VCPalo Alto · $3M
Hypersphere VenturesMiami Beach
MH VenturesGrand Cayman
Pantera CapitalSan Francisco · $5M – $100M
RR2 CapitalAndorra la Vella
Symbolic CapitalNew York
Arrington XRP CapitalreportedSeattle · $100K – $5M
Canonical CryptoreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M
Ethereal Ventures Management Ltd.reportedRoad Town, Tortola
Foresight VenturesreportedSingapore
Founders Fundreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $500K – $5M
Framework VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $40M
Hashkey CapitalreportedHong Kong · $2M – $43M
Robot VenturesreportedBeaverton · $100K – $1M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseed roundJul 2024
Founders Fund (lead)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapSentient site60 shared keywordsSentient develops open-source AI research and tools that enable AI agents to self-improve, reason, and learn autonomously using benchmarks and datasets. The company serves AI builders and organizations deploying specialized AI agents, operating in the AI/ML and developer tools space.
Netezza42 shared keywordsIBM is a global technology company whose business spans enterprise software (including Red Hat, HashiCorp, and Confluent), IT infrastructure such as mainframes, servers, and storage, and IT consulting services. The company is also investing heavily in quantum computing and AI-based enterprise offerings, including its Lightwell open-source software security clearinghouse and the Anderon quantum wafer foundry.
Read on Scientific American18 shared keywordsScientific American is a media organization that publishes research and ideas across science, health, technology and society through multiple formats including print, web, video, and podcasts. Founded in 1845, it reaches over 20 million people monthly and maintains editorial independence while providing trustworthy science communication and commentary.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sentient do?
- Sentient Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to building open-source AGI independent of single-entity control. The organization serves researchers, engineers, artists, and academic institutions seeking to develop artificial general intelligence through collaborative, transparent, and open scientific approaches.
- Who founded Sentient?
- Sentient was founded by Himanshu Tyagi.
- Who are Sentient's investors?
- Sentient's investors include Arrington Capital, GSR, Hack VC, Hypersphere Ventures, MH Ventures, Pantera Capital, RR2 Capital, Symbolic Capital and 8 more.







