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Semiotic

Active · Studio-Grade Design at Scale

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
7signal of 100 · rising 6
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 3Team size · YC's directory+3.1

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Competitors

AIBlungeShared: design agentGoogle AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Startup →AIVenturzShared: landing page, creating, startup500 Global 2015United StatesStartup →AICofactoryShared: landing page, website, agentPlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIQuest AI (fka GameCommerce)Shared: landing page, website, gradePlug and PlayUnited StatesStartup →AIAnima AppShared: design agent, startYC S18Tel Aviv-YafoStartup →
Companies closest to Semiotic
Company
BlungeShared: design agentGoogle AI Australia and New Zealand 2026Not statedAI
VenturzShared: landing page, creating, startup500 Global 2015Not statedAI
CofactoryShared: landing page, website, agentPlug and Play +1Not statedAI
Quest AI (fka GameCommerce)Shared: landing page, website, gradePlug and Play Not statedAI
Anima AppShared: design agent, startYC S18ActiveAI, Devtools

Adjacent

OtherAcquiredViddyShared: landing page, designYC W23New York CityStartup →OtherMobizShared: landing pageAlchemist Class 25AtlantaStartup →OtherVboutShared: landing page, creating500 Global Dojo IILebanonStartup →OtherInactiveUniverseShared: website builder, design, agencyYC W18New York CityStartup →Developer toolsUnbounce Marketing SolutionsShared: landing page, website500 Global 2011CanadaStartup →
Companies next to Semiotic
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ViddyShared: landing page, designYC W23AcquiredOther
MobizShared: landing pageAlchemist Class 25Not statedOther
VboutShared: landing page, creating500 Global Dojo IINot statedOther
UniverseShared: website builder, design, agencyYC W18InactiveOther
Unbounce Marketing SolutionsShared: landing page, website500 Global 2011Not statedDevtools

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Founders

  • Michael RobersonFounder/CEO
  • Bryan GrisalesFounder/CTO
  • Brandon YaoFounder/COO

About Semiotic

Semiotic builds AI design agents. We’re starting with agents that build landing pages for fast‑growing startups. Existing AI website builders didn't make creating websites easier, they made creating ugly websites easier. So, companies choose between blue-purple gradient slop or agencies with 3-month waitlists and $100k minimums. You don't have to choose anymore. Start a project: semiotic.com

YC batch
F25 · Fall 2025
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI
Team size
3
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Founded
2025
Checked
7h ago

Semiotic in F25: 146 companies, 88% AI

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Semiotic: questions

Which YC batch was Semiotic in?

Semiotic was in Y Combinator's Fall 2025 batch (F25).

Is Semiotic still active?

Y Combinator lists Semiotic as active.

Who founded Semiotic?

Semiotic's founders, as listed on its YC page: Michael Roberson (Founder/CEO), Bryan Grisales (Founder/CTO), Brandon Yao (Founder/COO).

Where is Semiotic based?

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