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TaoFi

AcquiredYC W21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 11 employees · 14 known investors

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TaoFi provides financial infrastructure that enables transactions and payments within decentralized artificial intelligence systems and applications.

Also known as Trained Eye Incorporated · Sturdy · Sturdy Finance · Trained Eye · Trained Eye, Sturdy, Sturdy Finance, Sturdy

AI & Machine LearningFintechArtificial IntelligenceDeFiUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W21)

TaoFi was founded in 2020 by Sam Forman.

SFSam Forman
Sam FormanFounderSam Forman is founder of TaoFi, which provides financial infrastructure for transactions and payments in decentralized artificial intelligence systems.
JN
John Nguyen
DT
Dominic Terrones

Investors · 14

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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AJGreported

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Asymmetry VenturesreportedRichmond · $125K – $500K

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FlexportreportedSan Francisco

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Great Oaks Venture CapitalreportedNew York · $50K – $500K

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Infinite CapitalreportedWest Palm Beach

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MicroVenturesreportedAustin

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One Block CapitalreportedHong Kong

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Orange DAOreportedSan Francisco

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Quantstampreported

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Scienitireported

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ZBS CAPITALreportedKyiv

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Related companies · 3

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Notebook LabsNotebook Labs provides zero-knowledge identity verification for Web3, allowing users to prove personhood and aggregate credentials across wallets while maintaining anonymity. The service helps DeFi protocols, DAOs, and communities prevent fraud through Sybil resistance and enable lending protocols to assess creditworthiness.
CashmereCashmere provides a multi-signature Solana wallet that allows enterprises and startups to manage cryptocurrency holdings across multiple authorized signers rather than concentrating control in a single account.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Trained Eye Incorporated

Frequently asked questions

What does TaoFi do?
TaoFi provides financial infrastructure that enables transactions and payments within decentralized artificial intelligence systems and applications.
Who founded TaoFi?
TaoFi was founded by Sam Forman in 2020.
Who are TaoFi's investors?
TaoFi's investors include Digital Currency Group, Y Combinator, AJG, Asymmetry Ventures, Flexport, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Harvard Management Company, Infinite Capital and 6 more.
Where is TaoFi headquartered?
TaoFi is headquartered in San Francisco, US.