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Terranox AI

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · Hiring · 26 known investors

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A uranium exploration company using machine learning trained on historical geologic and exploration data to locate high-grade uranium deposits across North America for nuclear fuel supply.

Also known as Terranox Exploration, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Terranox AI was founded in 2025 by Jade Checlair and Leeav Lipton.

JCJade Checlair
Jade CheclairCEOJade Checlair holds a PhD in Geophysics from the University of Chicago and has previously worked at NASA Ames and Boston Consulting Group in mining and energy roles. She is currently co-founder and CEO of Terranox AI, which applies AI to uranium exploration.
LLLeeav Lipton
Leeav LiptonCTOHe previously conducted remote sensing research at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and spent over eight years as an AI/ML scientist at Borealis AI.

Investors · 26

InvestorXlisted by InvestorX

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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ADINreportedBrooklyn

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Broadshade InvestmentsreportedSan Diego County · $25K – $50K

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Climate CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $25K – $250K

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Cloverfield Funds LPreportedLynnwood

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FAST — by GETTYLABreportedSan Francisco · $100K

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FrialereportedNashville · $100K – $600K

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Greater Venturesreported

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Hustle FundreportedSan Carlos · $150K

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Hydrocarbon Minerals 4reported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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MAGIC FundreportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Precursor VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $4M

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Recurve LPreportedSeattle

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Ripple VenturesreportedToronto · $250K – $1M

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Sand Hill North VenturesreportedMontreal

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Seven Seven SixreportedPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M

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Spot VCreportedNewark

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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In the news

16 of the most interesting startups from YC W26 Demo Daytechcrunch.com · Mar 2026Terranox AI: AI-powered uranium discoveryycombinator.com · Feb 2026Terranox AI Funding: $1M | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Terranox AI do?
A uranium exploration company using machine learning trained on historical geologic and exploration data to locate high-grade uranium deposits across North America for nuclear fuel supply.
Who founded Terranox AI?
Terranox AI was founded by Jade Checlair, Leeav Lipton in 2025.
Who are Terranox AI's investors?
Terranox AI's investors include InvestorX, Y Combinator, ADIN, Blast.Club, Broadshade Investments, Climate Capital, Cloverfield Funds LP, FAST — by GETTYLAB and 18 more.
Where is Terranox AI headquartered?
Terranox AI is headquartered in San Francisco, US.