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Standard Machines

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 1 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Standard Machines is building reinforcement learning environments for long-horizon chip design tasks. Its first product targets the semiconductor design workflow using RL-based methods.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSemiconductorsAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Standard Machines was founded in 2026 by Jacob Peake.

JPJacob Peake
Jacob PeakeFounder · ‎Founder of Standard Machines, which builds reinforcement learning environments for long-horizon chip design tasks in the semiconductor workflow. Previously worked as a GPU architect at Apple.

Investors · 6

Vela Partnerslisted by Vela PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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General Advancereported

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Frequently asked questions

What does Standard Machines do?
Standard Machines is building reinforcement learning environments for long-horizon chip design tasks. Its first product targets the semiconductor design workflow using RL-based methods.
Who founded Standard Machines?
Standard Machines was founded by Jacob Peake in 2026.
Who are Standard Machines's investors?
Standard Machines's investors include Transpose Platform Management, Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, General Advance, Robinhood.
Where is Standard Machines headquartered?
Standard Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, US.