Softmax
9 known investors
Softmax builds AI systems based on organic alignment principles—the concept that agents remaining aligned with human values also maintain alignment with each other. The team conducts research spanning AI safety, multi-agent frameworks, and governance methods.
Founders & leadership
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Emmett Shearin𝕏CEO & FounderCo-founded Justin.tv in 2006 and led its successor Twitch as CEO from 2011 to 2023, following an earlier startup, Kiko Software. He has also worked with Y Combinator as a part-time partner and later a visiting group partner, and now focuses on research into organic alignment.
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Adam GoldsteinBoard Member and Founder Emeritus
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Softmax went on to found or lead other companies.
Investors · 9
Juniper Ventures Management, LlcSan Francisco
Lifelike CapitalLas Vegas
LIONHEART VENTURESSan Francisco
Mythos Ventures Management, LlcSeattle · $100K – $2M
Night CapitalCapitolavia Kevin Carter · inferred
Sancus VenturesSan Franciscovia Lake Dai · inferred
Summit Peak InvestmentsFort Worth
Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M
PluralreportedLondon
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Softmax do?
- Softmax builds AI systems based on organic alignment principles—the concept that agents remaining aligned with human values also maintain alignment with each other. The team conducts research spanning AI safety, multi-agent frameworks, and governance methods.
- Who founded Softmax?
- Softmax was founded by Emmett Shear, David Bloomin, Yatharth Agarwal.
- Who are Softmax's investors?
- Softmax's investors include Juniper Ventures Management, Llc, Lifelike Capital, LIONHEART VENTURES, Mythos Ventures Management, Llc, Night Capital, Sancus Ventures, Summit Peak Investments, Andreessen Horowitz and 1 more.