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Klaus AI

Inactive · Fast and Safe OpenClaw on the cloud

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
2signal of 100 · rising 2
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 2Team size · YC's directory+2.5

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Founders

  • Robbie ThompsonFounder/CEO
  • Bailey WickhamFounder

About Klaus AI

Get your personal OpenClaw instance on the cloud and connected to your Slack or other messaging app in 3 minutes. Pre-installed security features and common skills.

YC batch
W26 · Winter 2026
Status, per YC
Inactive
Category
Developer tools
Team size
2
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Founded
2025
Checked
13h ago

Changes seen

StatusOct 15, 2026

Now listed as inactive, was active.

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Klaus AI in W26: 199 companies, 81% AI

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Klaus AI: questions

Which YC batch was Klaus AI in?

Klaus AI was in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch (W26).

Is Klaus AI still active?

Y Combinator lists Klaus AI as inactive.

Who founded Klaus AI?

Klaus AI's founders, as listed on its YC page: Robbie Thompson (Founder/CEO), Bailey Wickham (Founder).

Where is Klaus AI based?

Klaus AI lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.