Discovered Materials
Also known as Matforge
Runs AI agents built on Anthropic models, with physics models it trained, to find new materials for semiconductor chips, starting with thermal materials for data centres and fabs.
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- 2026-08-10SeedRound
$9M
For: expand the team and lab infrastructure and scale its AI agents for materials simulation, synthesis and experimental validation
HiringWet labModels and platform
The company and the lead partner spoke to TechCrunch; Y Combinator's participation and the use of funds are from Inc42 (https://inc42.com/buzz/discovered-materials-raises-9-mn-for-ai-led-semiconductor-material-discovery/). Founders and HQ from the company's Y Combinator page. Valuation not disclosed.
Lead · Lightspeed India PartnersY CombinatorPeak XV PartnersPaul GrahamGokul RajaramThariq Shihipar
On the deal: Gokul Rajaram (Angel investor); Hemant Mohapatra (Partner who led the round, Lightspeed India Partners); Paul Graham (Angel investor); Thariq Shihipar (Angel investor)
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