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Studio

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · 3 known investors

Studio builds simulated "societies" that model consumer cohorts of a market and runs a company's proposed decisions—such as price changes, product placements, or promotions—through them to forecast outcomes before launch. It serves insight and marketing teams at enterprises in sectors like retail, streaming, banking, and consumer goods, drawing on public data and a client's own sales, loyalty, and app data.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Studio was founded in 2026 by Cameron Malloy and Nikita Mullangi.

CMCameron Malloy
Cameron Malloyin𝕏FounderCameron Malloy is the founder of Studio (YC S26), and previously built AI agents at private equity firm GI Partners and developed agent-based financial contagion models at Nelumbium Capital. He studied EECS and Business Administration through UC Berkeley's M.E.T. program.
NMNikita Mullangi
Nikita MullangiinFounderFounder of Studio, Nikita Mullangi previously conducted research on human behavior and decision making at MIT and studied computer science at UC Berkeley.

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What does Studio do?
Studio builds simulated "societies" that model consumer cohorts of a market and runs a company's proposed decisions—such as price changes, product placements, or promotions—through them to forecast outcomes before launch. It serves insight and marketing teams at enterprises in sectors like retail, streaming, banking, and consumer goods, drawing on public data and a client's own sales, loyalty, and app data.
Who founded Studio?
Studio was founded by Cameron Malloy, Nikita Mullangi in 2026.
Who are Studio's investors?
Studio's investors include Y Combinator, Impact46, Merak Capital.
Where is Studio headquartered?
Studio is headquartered in San Francisco, US.