Y Combinator Summer 2024 (S24) Companies

&AI uses large language models to analyze patent documents and patent litigation processes, reducing the technical complexity and inefficiencies in patent validity assessment and infringement analysis. The platform targets asset holders, patent litigators, funders, and clients involved in patent-related disputes.

2 investors

1849 bio engineers microorganisms to make metal extraction from low-grade copper and gold ores economically viable for mining operations. The company applies advanced bioengineering techniques to develop microbes capable of processing ore types that existing biomining processes cannot handle, targeting the hundreds of billions of dollars in copper currently considered uneconomical to extract.

3 investors

Abel converts police body camera video into automated police reports, reducing time officers spend on administrative documentation. The software targets patrol officers in US law enforcement agencies.

2 investors

ACX develops bioengineered solutions for pest control in agriculture, replacing synthetic chemicals with precision biocides. The company serves crop producers and aims to enhance food security while reducing chemical dependence and promoting biodiversity.

1 investor

An AI-powered compliance platform that reviews external marketing content for financial companies, particularly ensuring that creator-produced materials adhere to regulatory standards for products like credit cards.

1 investor

Aluna Data provides a benchmarking suite for oncology AI models, offering standardized datasets including over 2 million whole slide images across 25+ tumor types with pathologist annotations, whole genome sequencing data, and clinical information for cancer research and AI development.

1 investor

Amino Analytica designs rapid molecular diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases and biological threats, developed in weeks rather than the traditional 12+ months. The company combines point-of-care diagnostics technology with AI-driven bionanotechnology to enable earlier detection and faster pandemic response.

1 investor

Anara is an AI platform designed for scientific research that searches document libraries and the web, summarizes findings with automatic citations, and helps researchers write with verified sources. It specializes in document analysis and synthesis for scientific and life science workflows.

4 investors

Anglera transforms unstructured product data into complete, AI-ready catalogs for ecommerce and B2B platforms. The company automates data enrichment, cleaning, and schema mapping from multiple sources including supplier feeds, spec sheets, and images.

1 investor

Ångström AI develops AI-powered physics simulations for pharmaceutical drug discovery, computing molecular properties like solubility, lipophilicity, and crystal structure stability to replace traditional lab experiments. The platform uses machine learning interatomic potentials and free energy calculations to accelerate and derisk solid form development for pharma companies.

3 investors

Anthrogen develops Odyssey, a family of protein language models with 102 billion parameters designed for multi-objective protein design. The models provide an API for researchers and organizations in biotechnology and drug discovery.

4 investors

Apten builds AI agents that automate student enrollment workflows for educational institutions across SMS, phone, email, and web channels. The platform manages student communications throughout their lifecycle—from prospecting to re-engagement—while maintaining conversation context across all touchpoints and integrating with existing CRM and admissions systems.

1 investor

Ares Industries designs and manufactures precision missiles (Maverick and Goose) for military defense, built at volume with five-figure unit costs for use by the U.S. and allied forces.

1 investor

Argil is an AI platform that generates synthetic avatars and video content from user photos and voice recordings. It serves content creators, brands, and educational institutions seeking to produce UGC ads, training videos, and YouTube content at scale.

4 investors

Arva provides financial crime compliance software for compliance teams in financial services, helping them work more efficiently on detection and monitoring tasks.

2 investors

Assembly provides software and management services for homeowners associations (HOAs), addressing operational inefficiencies through transparency and accountability. The company serves both professionally-managed and self-managed residential communities.

1 investor

autarc provides AI-powered software for heating engineers and electricians to manage heat pump, PV system, storage, and charging station installations. The platform integrates acquisition, planning, funding applications, financing, and maintenance in a single application for trade businesses.

2 investors

AutoPallet Robotics develops small mobile robots that handle box movement and palletization in warehouses, designed to integrate into existing facilities at lower cost than traditional automation systems.

2 investors

Autumn Labs provides real-time monitoring and analytics software for factory floors, enabling manufacturers to observe equipment performance, optimize production processes, and predict equipment issues before they occur. The platform integrates with industrial machinery and manufacturing execution systems to surface quality issues and reduce production downtime.

2 investors

Azalea Robotics develops autonomous mobile robots for airport baggage handling, including loading and unloading operations, sortation, and fleet management. The robots are designed for airlines and airport operators to improve turnaround times, reduce injuries, and enhance safety in ground services.

2 investors

Baseline AI provides AI-powered automation for generating clinical trial documentation and data management artifacts from study protocols, including data collection forms, database schemas, validation rules, statistical code, and data mappings—reducing the manual effort typically required across multiple teams at pharmaceutical companies.

1 investor

Bayesline provides GPU-accelerated financial analytics software deployed on the cloud for hedge funds and institutional investors to develop customized market analysis and investment strategies. The platform reduces the time to build analytics models from weeks or months to seconds.

2 investors

BeeBettor aggregates sports betting accounts from multiple sportsbooks into a single application, automatically routing bets to the book offering the best odds for each wager.

1 investor

Benchify converts healthcare payer and provider contracts into executable logic to predict claim denials, verify payments, and identify underpayments against contract terms. The platform serves hospitals, health systems, payers, and plan sponsors.

2 investors