Y Combinator

LLM Fine-Tuning Startup OpenPipe Raises $6.7 Million

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
Organization, Specialization, Y Combinator, Knowledge, GitHub Copilot, First officer (aviation), Translation, GitHub, LLM, Workflow, Data collection, Machine learning, Cryptocurrency

OpenPipe provides an easy-to-use tool that enables everyday developers to train and deploy fine-tuned models faster, more cost-effectively and with greater accuracy.

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  • OpenPipe provides an easy-to-use tool that enables everyday developers to train and deploy fine-tuned models faster, more cost-effectively and with greater accuracy.
  • “The biggest challenge we see for developers deploying LLM applications today is going from proof of concept to usage at scale,” said Kyle Corbitt, co-founder and CEO of OpenPipe.
  • "OpenPipe is paving the way for greater accessibility and usability of large language models," said Tony Liu, Partner at Costanoa Ventures.
  • Kyle also led Y Combinator’s Startup School team serving over 100,000 startup founders worldwide.

JUSTPAID, AI-POWERED FINANCE STARTUP, ANNOUNCES NEW API FOR BUSINESS PAYMENTS

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
API, CPO, ID, ACH, Y Combinator, Documentation, AI, Pioneer Fund, Online shopping

The API provides a simple and secure way to save customer details, bank account information, and process both one-time and recurring payments.

Key Points: 
  • The API provides a simple and secure way to save customer details, bank account information, and process both one-time and recurring payments.
  • Merchants can focus on their business while we handle the complexities of payment processing in the background.
  • "Our API allows developers to integrate payments directly into their applications, giving businesses a fast and seamless way to pay contractors, vendors and more.
  • You can access the JustPaid Financial co-pilot here and the payments API here .

Multiverse acquires AI talent software company Searchlight to help businesses close skills gaps

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
ROI, Organization, Founders Fund, Entrepreneurship, Y Combinator, Acquisition, AI, Stanford University, Accel, Workforce, Machine learning, Tech, Sales

NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight , a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps.

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  • NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tech company Multiverse has acquired Searchlight , a talent intelligence and skills assessment platform that uses AI to help companies close their skills gaps.
  • Searchlight has been at the intersection of AI and skills for the last six years, building a bias-free AI engine that understands competencies, soft skills, working styles, and job requirements.
  • The combination of Searchlight's technology and talent will accelerate the use of generative AI and machine learning at Multiverse.
  • "Searchlight's AI, platform, and exceptional talent will allow us to better diagnose the skills needed within companies and deliver impactful solutions.

Pelago Announces $58 Million Series C Funding to Strengthen Leadership in Substance Use Management

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024
Mental Health, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Hospitals, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Software, Internet, Managed Care, General Health, Health, Factitious disorder, ROI, Growth, Y Combinator, Partnership, Suds, Research, Atomico, Human, Live Nation Entertainment, Octopus Group, Tobacco, Kinnevik AB, Absenteeism, Life, WTW, Series, Multimedia, Pharmaceutical industry

Pelago , the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, today announced $58 million in new funding on the strength of customer growth and validated ROI, bringing total funding to $151 million.

Key Points: 
  • Pelago , the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, today announced $58 million in new funding on the strength of customer growth and validated ROI, bringing total funding to $151 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328996003/en/
    The additional capital raised will help Pelago accelerate its product roadmap, extend its continuum of care and advance clinical research efforts.
  • As part of this latest round, Atomico Partner Laura Connell will join the Pelago board.
  • “I’m so proud of the work we have done to improve lives and expand access to substance use care that works.

Nourish Raises $35M Series A to Expand Access to Registered Dietitians

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Mittwoch, März 27, 2024
Other Health, Software, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Oncology, Apps, Applications, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Fitness & Nutrition, Health Insurance, Cardiology, Health, Diabetes, Blood pressure, Partner, BoxGroup, Growth, Y Combinator, Disease, TCV, Patient, Conditional sentence, Weight loss, Food, Thrive Capital, Index Ventures, Cancer, NPS, Insurance, Eating disorder, Adolescence, Diet, RDS, Access, Prediabetes, Medicine

Nourish , a telenutrition platform that connects people to registered dietitians covered by insurance, announced today that it has raised $35 million in Series A funding.

Key Points: 
  • Nourish , a telenutrition platform that connects people to registered dietitians covered by insurance, announced today that it has raised $35 million in Series A funding.
  • With $44M in total funding since its founding in 2021, Nourish plans to accelerate development of its digital platform for patients and providers, expand its network of registered dietitians (RDs), and deepen its strategic partnerships with insurance companies.
  • “Our goal is to create a win-win-win for patients, providers, and payers,” said Sam Perkins, co-founder, President and COO of Nourish.
  • “Nourish aims to help tens of millions of Americans by providing access to a dietitian and the incredible nutritional education, accountability, and care that they provide.

Standard AI Debuts Vision Analytics Platform to Unlock Unprecedented Insights for Retail

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
Technology, Other Retail, Professional Services, Software, Hardware, Data Analytics, Retail, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Consumer, Attention, Google Cloud, COVID, Y Combinator, SVP, Axis Communications, Foot, CPG, Technology strategy, Standard, Lyft, Digital technology, Machine learning, Map, Online shopping

Enabled by AI and computer vision, Standard AI is introducing Vision Analytics to empower retailers and brands with insights into shopper behavior, product performance, and store operations captured through unparalleled fidelity of people, products, and interactions.

Key Points: 
  • Enabled by AI and computer vision, Standard AI is introducing Vision Analytics to empower retailers and brands with insights into shopper behavior, product performance, and store operations captured through unparalleled fidelity of people, products, and interactions.
  • Founded in 2017, Standard AI has long been at the forefront of applying machine learning and computer vision to the hardest problems in retail.
  • “Delivering these insights while maintaining shopper privacy has been a core tenant of Standard AI from its early beginnings and I am proud to work with Angie in our new roles to advance our Vision Analytics platform.”
    “With Jordan's leadership, Standard AI has been at the forefront of applying AI and computer vision in retail,” said Garry Tan, CEO of Y Combinator and Standard AI board member.
  • To learn more about Standard AI and its Vision Analytics suite, please visit https://standard.ai .

Deepgram Launches Aura, a Text-to-Speech API for Real-Time, Conversational Voice AI Agents

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
Software, Technology, Audio, Video, Artificial Intelligence, TTS, Speech, Organization, Natural language processing, GPU, Y Combinator, Research, AI, Transit (satellite), Spotify, Deep learning, NASA, Citibank, Safety, API, ChatGPT, Multimedia, Human, Customer service

Aura is designed for developers who want to build real-time, conversational voice AI agents that can interact with customers, employees, and other users in a natural and engaging way.

Key Points: 
  • Aura is designed for developers who want to build real-time, conversational voice AI agents that can interact with customers, employees, and other users in a natural and engaging way.
  • With this release, Deepgram offers developers a complete voice AI platform, giving them the essential building blocks they need – from transcription to sentiment analysis to voice synthesis – to build high throughput, real-time AI agents of the future.
  • Deepgram is the leading voice AI platform provider for enterprises and conversational AI leaders.
  • Deepgram is on a mission to unlock the value of voice data and make voice AI accessible and affordable for everyone.

Neobanks and Other Fintechs Join Green Dot Network to Enable Cash Transactions for Customers

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
Professional Services, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Minter, CVS, GDOT, Y Combinator, Federal, SVP, 7-Eleven, Walmart, Neobank, Hispanic and Latino Americans, Federal Reserve, Minority group, Green Dot Corporation, Bank

Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech providing seamless banking and payments services to consumers and businesses, announced the addition of three fintechs to its growing list of Green Dot Network partners.

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  • Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT), a leading digital bank and fintech providing seamless banking and payments services to consumers and businesses, announced the addition of three fintechs to its growing list of Green Dot Network partners.
  • REPAY , FACEBANK and Pana are now able to offer accessible and affordable cash transactions and services to customers via Green Dot’s vast network of thousands of retail locations nationwide.
  • “As the demand for cash and cash transactions persists in the U.S., more companies are looking to power their customers with simple, accessible and affordable cash services,” said Crystal Bryant-Minter, SVP, Money Movement at Green Dot.
  • The Green Dot Network’s money movement capabilities also enable partners to offer their customers the ability to move funds digitally between bank accounts.

Generative AI Video Pioneer Tavus Raises $18 Million to Introduce the Future of Personalized Digital Engagement

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Dienstag, März 12, 2024
Audio, Video, Other Technology, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Software, HubSpot, Replica, Software as a service, Y Combinator, Research, Scale Venture Partners, API, Safety, Multimedia, Privacy, Marketing, Sequoia Capital, Video game

Tavus , a leading generative AI video research company, today announced the beta launch of the Tavus Developer Platform .

Key Points: 
  • Tavus , a leading generative AI video research company, today announced the beta launch of the Tavus Developer Platform .
  • Now the company’s proprietary models will be accessible via APIs to product teams looking to leverage AI to build novel engagement experiences across sales, marketing, and online learning.
  • Tavus pioneered generative AI video in 2020, initially leading the industry breakthroughs in large-scale personalized video campaigns using lip syncing and audio blending techniques.
  • Video Campaign API: Video orchestration for scaled personalized video generation.

Fortune Names New Editorial Leadership and Advisory Board for Brainstorm Tech Franchise Ahead of 2024 Summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 - 17

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024
Federal Reserve Bank, Editorial, Brex, Wiz, Profile (Marvel Comics), KPMG, Amazon, Y Combinator, Business Insider, Partnership, General partnership, Senior, Thought, Silicon, Cisco, Artificial general intelligence, Activision Blizzard, Losing My Mind, Burn, Brainstorm, Riot Games, Tech

NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortune Media announced Andrew Nusca as the new Editorial Director of its Brainstorm Tech franchise, the 23-year-old flagship event where the top technology and media leaders, operators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and influencers assemble for a dynamic exchange of ideas. Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.

Key Points: 
  • Fortune also created a new advisory board for Brainstorm Tech – its BrainTRUST – to help power this year's summit in Park City, Utah, July 15 to 17.
  • Maryam Banikarim, Managing Director, Fortune Live Media, responsible for the Brainstorm Tech global franchise, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Andrew back to Fortune.
  • Early confirmed sponsors for Brainstorm Tech 2024 include KPMG and the New York Stock Exchange, both returning as sponsors of the annual summit.
  • For more dates and information on the Brainstorm Tech 2024 summit: Fortune Brainstorm Tech 2024 .