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Standard Signal

YC X26

New York City, US · Founded 2026 · 1 employees · 1 known investors

Standard Signal is a hedge fund that uses AI models with chain-of-thought reasoning to discover and autonomously execute trading strategies across equities, commodities, forex, and derivatives. The company develops explainable AI systems designed to identify market inefficiencies and outperform traditional quantitative approaches in real time.

AI & Machine LearningFintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Standard Signal was founded in 2026 by Michael Royzen.

MRMichael Royzen
Michael Royzenin𝕏Founder & CEOHe previously co-founded and led Phind, an AI search engine, and has worked on machine learning research and engineering roles at Lyft, Cloudflare, and Microsoft. He holds a degree from UT Austin with a focus on computer science.

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What does Standard Signal do?
Standard Signal is a hedge fund that uses AI models with chain-of-thought reasoning to discover and autonomously execute trading strategies across equities, commodities, forex, and derivatives. The company develops explainable AI systems designed to identify market inefficiencies and outperform traditional quantitative approaches in real time.
Who founded Standard Signal?
Standard Signal was founded by Michael Royzen in 2026.
Who are Standard Signal's investors?
Standard Signal's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Standard Signal headquartered?
Standard Signal is headquartered in New York City, US.