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DefunctYC S19

San Francisco, US · Founded 2019 · California corporation · 2 employees · 1 known investors

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Tensil develops software that automatically designs hardware accelerators for machine learning models, helping customers optimize performance and power efficiency compared to standard GPUs and accelerators.

Also known as Tensil AI Company

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsEdge Computing SemiconductorsOpen SourceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

Tensil was founded in 2019 by Tom Alcorn.

TATom Alcorn
Tom AlcornFounderTom Alcorn is a self-taught hardware developer with machine learning expertise who founded Tensil.
MF
Michael FolgnerNamed on SEC filing
RC
Ryan CunninghamNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$18.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2020–2022

▶$15.7MraisedMay 2022 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Josh McFarlandDirector
  • Michael FolgnerExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Ryan CunninghamExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$15.7M
Amount sold
$15.7M
First sale
May 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, California, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMay 2020 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael FolgnerExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ryan CunninghamExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tensil do?
Tensil develops software that automatically designs hardware accelerators for machine learning models, helping customers optimize performance and power efficiency compared to standard GPUs and accelerators.
Who founded Tensil?
Tensil was founded by Tom Alcorn in 2019.
Who are Tensil's investors?
Tensil's investors include Y Combinator.
How much funding has Tensil raised?
Tensil has disclosed $18.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Tensil headquartered?
Tensil is headquartered in San Francisco, US.