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Zoa Research

YC S24

New York City, US · Founded 2024 · 5 employees · 9 known investors

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Zoa Research develops quantitative forecasting models using large-scale AI to identify patterns across domains. The company applies its models to financial trading and aims to advance scientific decision-making through improved forecasting.

Also known as Pastel Health Inc. · Olive Legal · Paradome · Pastel Health · Pastel Health, Olive Legal, Paradome

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechData ScienceAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Zoa Research was founded in 2024 by Greg Volynsky, Sam Damashek, Emre Yolcu, and George Toumbas.

GVGreg Volynsky
Greg VolynskyCo-founder & CEOGreg Volynsky is co-founder and CEO of Zoa Research.
SDSam Damashek
Sam DamashekCo-founder & CTOSam Damashek is co-founder and CTO at Paradome. He previously spent three years at Jane Street as an options trader and algorithmic strategist across New York and Hong Kong offices, and holds a BS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University.
EYEmre Yolcu
Emre YolcuFounder
GTGeorge Toumbas
George ToumbasFounder
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Isabel Dubovrecruiter
AL
Angela LiRecruiter
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Nicholas Ballardrecruiterformer

Investors · 9

Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Bragiel BrothersreportedSan Francisco

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DniproreportedPalo Alto

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NYX Ventures PartnersreportedWilmington

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Phoenix FundreportedNew York

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SN Alternative Investments LimitedreportedSingapore

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Frequently asked questions

What does Zoa Research do?
Zoa Research develops quantitative forecasting models using large-scale AI to identify patterns across domains. The company applies its models to financial trading and aims to advance scientific decision-making through improved forecasting.
Who founded Zoa Research?
Zoa Research was founded by Greg Volynsky, Sam Damashek, Emre Yolcu, George Toumbas in 2024.
Who are Zoa Research's investors?
Zoa Research's investors include Y Combinator, Pioneer, Amino Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bragiel Brothers, Dnipro, NYX Ventures Partners, Phoenix Fund and 1 more.
Where is Zoa Research headquartered?
Zoa Research is headquartered in New York City, US.