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Induction Labs

Active · Building intellectually curious AI

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SentraShared: general intelligence, model, foundationspeedrun SR006Not statedAI
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ConvoyShared: know about, already know, exactlyYC W22ActiveDevtools
TwelveLabsnot in a program hereShared: foundation modelElsewhereOther

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Aquarium LearningShared: deep learning, model, comeYC S20AcquiredAI, Devtools
Miso LabsShared: foundation model, building, infrastructureYC X26ActiveAI
AfterQueryShared: foundation model, infrastructureYC W25ActiveAI, Data, Devtools

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DaqstraAI-native test infrastructure layer for hardware companiesteam of 3ActiveAI
Dipole LabsAI-controlled optical switching for AI clustersActiveAI
EdviroAI That Operates Energy Infrastructureteam of 2hiringActiveAI, Devtools
Ekho LabsWorld Model for FreightActiveAI

Founders

  • Jonathan LiFounder/CEO
  • David LiFounder

About Induction Labs

We are scaling foundation models that are curious about the world. We’ve seen general intelligence appear exactly once, and its hallmark has been curiosity: a dissatisfaction with what we already know about the world, an ability to learn from world experience, and a disposition to share knowledge with other individuals. Across generations, these human traits have built modern science, technology, and culture. We think superintelligence will come from models that work the same way: learning from their own observation, updating as they go, growing what they know. These models will start from what humanity knows and discover past us. We believe that scaling curious intelligence is a defining problem of our time. If solved, we will live to see a new era of technological advances, scientific understanding, and human flourishing.

YC batch
S26 · Summer 2026
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI, Developer tools
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Founded
2025
Checked
10h ago

YC tags: Deep Learning, Hard Tech, AI

Changes seen

Team sizeNov 2, 2026

Team went from 2 to not stated people.

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Induction Labs in S26: 229 companies, 88% AI

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Induction Labs: questions

Which YC batch was Induction Labs in?

Induction Labs was in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch (S26).

Is Induction Labs still active?

Y Combinator lists Induction Labs as active.

Who founded Induction Labs?

Induction Labs's founders, as listed on its YC page: Jonathan Li (Founder/CEO), David Li (Founder).

Where is Induction Labs based?

Induction Labs lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.