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Undermind

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 4 employees on LinkedIn · 9 known investors

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Undermind provides AI-powered research discovery tools that help R&D teams find relevant scientific papers and research quickly. The platform serves biotech and pharmaceutical companies conducting drug discovery and development work.

Also known as Undermind AI, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Undermind was founded in 2023 by Joshua Ramette and Tom Hartke.

JRJoshua Ramette
Joshua RametteCo-FounderHe holds a PhD from MIT in quantum computing architecture, with prior research experience at LIGO, CERN, and in atomic physics and quantum information science.
THTom Hartke
Tom HartkeCo-FounderHe holds a physics degree from Princeton and a PhD in quantum physics from MIT, where his thesis research focused on atomic physics and resulted in multiple peer-reviewed publications including papers in Nature and Science.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Undermind do?
Undermind provides AI-powered research discovery tools that help R&D teams find relevant scientific papers and research quickly. The platform serves biotech and pharmaceutical companies conducting drug discovery and development work.
Who founded Undermind?
Undermind was founded by Joshua Ramette, Tom Hartke in 2023.
Who are Undermind's investors?
Undermind's investors include FundersClub, Pioneer, Positron Ventures, SBXi, Transpose Platform Management, Unpopular Ventures, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz and 1 more.
Where is Undermind headquartered?
Undermind is headquartered in San Francisco, US.