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Shone

DefunctYC W18

San Francisco, US · 8 employees · 11 known investors

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Shone retrofits existing cargo ships with autonomous systems to enable unmanned operation.

Also known as Shone Automation, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)

ADAntoine de Maleprade
Antoine de MalepradeCTOAntoine de Maleprade studied image processing and deep learning at MVA and worked on augmented reality and 3D mapping systems at Parrot. He has expertise in computer vision, robotics, control systems, signal processing, and embedded systems across multiple hardware platforms.
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Ugo VollmerCEO
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Steph Wangoperations
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Clement Renault

Investors · 11

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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AlvenreportedParis

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Boron, LLCreportedLubbock

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Hack VCreportedPalo Alto · $3M

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Kima VenturesreportedParis · $50K – $5M

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Tradevcogen Investment S.A.reported

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shone do?
Shone retrofits existing cargo ships with autonomous systems to enable unmanned operation.
Who founded Shone?
Shone was founded by Antoine de Maleprade.
Who are Shone's investors?
Shone's investors include C3 Ventures, Soma Capital, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Alven, Boron, LLC, Hack VC, Kima Ventures and 3 more.
Where is Shone headquartered?
Shone is headquartered in San Francisco, US.