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3 years ago

A machine learning tool for recommending books based on a user’s reading history.

3,029

4 months ago

This startup is building a platform for young people to build their own applications on top of its API, without having to learn programming.

2,051

7 months ago

A platform to help students learn how to code, as well as help teachers teach coding to students.

994

5 months ago

A social network for people who are serious about learning languages.

895

1 year ago

An educational game for kids to help them learn about financial literacy.

866

6 months ago

The company wants to help people learn to make and sell jewelry, and build a marketplace.

863

4 months ago

A “learning app” for teens to learn from YouTube.

686

1 year ago

A “personalized learning software” that helps students find their strengths, realize their passions, and learn the skills they need to succeed.

683

5 months ago

A startup that provides a way for kids to learn about their rights and give tips to other kids about their rights.

652

3 years ago

A startup that uses affordable technology to help farmers in India learn to use technology to make better decisions

606

1 year ago

A text-to-speech app that translates text into any language, then sends the audio to a bank of speakers with deep learning built into the app.

483

2 years ago

A way to help people learn how to create and design products online

462

7 months ago

A startup that helps you learn the most effective ways to “outperform your competitors”

414

2 years ago

A machine-learning based platform that can predict the likelihood of you turning into a customer by looking at your behavior on other sites.

407

3 years ago

A female-focused, non-sexualized virtual reality platform where women can connect with other women in a safe and judgement-free environment to discuss and learn about sexual health and wellness.

400

2 years ago

This company is trying to bring the power of machine learning to stock markets. It’s working to create a way to use machine learning to find correlations between stock prices and macroeconomic data, to identify bubbles and create predictive models.

344

2 years ago

A “self-learning” bot that changes the color of the background of your Facebook profile pic based on your mood.

314

1 year ago

"We’re a group of people who are interested in learning about the art of conversation"

278

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who are trying to learn a new language socialize with others online

266

2 years ago

This startup wants to build a service that will help homeowners learn more about energy efficiency.

263

1 year ago

“The first language learning platform”

262

2 years ago

A tool for using deep learning to detect fraudulent transactions.

259

1 year ago

This startup is building a program that allows students to build an online resume and portfolio, even if they didn’t finish high school, while they learn the skills they need to get a job.

253

2 years ago

A “machine-learning-powered” customer review management tool.

250

1 month ago

A machine learning platform that can identify and classify images of weapons, then share the results with the US government.

250

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service to help people learn how to fix things around the house

246

1 month ago

A way to help people learn about their health through an app

242

8 months ago

Combining data science and machine learning with social media sentiment analysis to predict the likelihood that a new product will be a hit.

240

2 years ago

Using machine learning, Connect is building a platform that sorts through the clutter of online dating platforms to find the best match. The startup is currently in the process of raising its Series A.

235

2 years ago

A tool that helps people learn to code using IoT data and cloud computing.

233

1 year ago

A data science company that uses machine learning to help brands better understand the number of people who’ve seen their ads.

231

1 month ago

A startup to help people find a yoga instructor in their neighborhood for a private class or a teacher they can learn with

226

2 years ago

A platform that allows designers to sell their work without having to learn code

225

2 years ago

A startup that says it helps marketers target their Facebook ads by machine learning. The startup’s CEO says everyone is already familiar with the concept of machine learning, but the way it’s implemented in Facebook ads is confusing and not very effective.

216

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a platform to help citizens learn about and get involved in local issues.

215

2 years ago

A startup that aims to replace the human factor with machine learning to make sales and customer service easier.

214

2 years ago

“We pride ourselves on being one of the few VCs in the Bay Area that can actually speak the language of our portfolio companies, and we are happy to have the opportunity to learn Spanish and Portuguese.”

214

1 month ago

A startup that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create “smart” fake profiles of people, which they can then use for marketing.

214

3 years ago

A startup that helps people learn how to invest in the stock market

212

3 years ago

This is a startup that’s using machine learning to provide a new way of making and selling guacamole.

201

2 years ago

An online learning platform for students, whose teachers are given a stipend based on student enrollment.

201

3 years ago

A startup that makes it easy for people to learn how to fix things themselves

200

3 years ago

This online service lets people learn Spanish and English through games and video, and allows people to play games with a partner. It’s currently running in beta in the US.

200

2 years ago

A machine-learning platform for detecting fraud in credit card transactions.

200

3 years ago

a social network for people who want to learn about the world. The startup has over 100,000 users, and now has clients in the US, Europe, China, and India.

197

3 years ago

A platform that uses machine learning to help people manage their finances. It currently has a team of 28 people.

197

2 years ago

Byju's helps students set up learning programs and track their progress. The startup has been around for a while, but the recent YC batch saw a big spike in students signing up. Byju's has a $5 monthly subscription.

197

1 year ago

An AI-powered search engine that learns from your searches to create personalized content. It’s meant to serve as a search engine for all things like local events, weather, news, and sports, with a focus on the “people-centric” aspects of the internet.

197

1 year ago

An online video platform for learning film making and production

196

2 years ago

A startup that helps you learn to code by making you build a simple tool that you eventually turn into a real product. The startup’s co-founder saw a need for the same kind of bootcamps in the area, and created the site to fill it.

193

1 month ago

Using machine learning, they can generate videos that will teach you how to do specific tasks faster.

193

3 years ago

A startup that helps businesses manage their cash flow. The tool helps companies forecast where their cash will come from, and sends automated reminders when it runs low. The startup uses machine learning and AI to help companies forecast how much cash they would have at this month’s end and the next month.

192

2 years ago

A team of data scientists comes up with a way to use machine learning to detect fraudulent credit card purchases. The company says it has already helped its clients save $7 million, and expects to save the same amount this year as well.

192

2 years ago

Tech company that builds bots and machine learning tools to help companies build chatbots and build intelligence into their digital interactions.

191

2 years ago

Codeacademy is a web-based learning platform that allows users to complete online courses. The company raised $1.4 million in Series A funding in July 2015.

191

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to provide personalized recommendations and content to customers.

187

2 years ago

A machine-learning software solution to optimize customer experience by identifying and removing unproductive clicks.

186

2 years ago

Amazon Web Services is popular for its cloud computing capabilities, but its AI-powered e-commerce system has not made it to market. Their SaaS product, Amazon Machine Learning, is intended to help companies use AI to improve their own products.

186

1 year ago

A startup that wants to learn people’s habits and use the information to suggest new products to them...with discounts.

186

3 years ago

A startup for learning how to build web apps.

185

1 month ago

A class-based platform for e-learning with a focus on career learning.

185

2 years ago

This startup is looking to replace the whole process of writing a paper from a researcher to publishing it in peer reviewed journals, using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

184

2 years ago

A company that runs gamified learning programs for employees and helps them retain information.

183

2 years ago

An online learning platform that uses computer vision to teach people how to code

183

2 years ago

This startup, which was co-founded by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, wants to bring machine learning to the enterprise.

181

2 years ago

The startup’s goal is to use machine learning to help advertisers reach more people on social media

181

3 years ago

A startup that helps people in developing countries learn English online

180

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service for people to learn how to mediate in divorce cases

179

2 years ago

A new way to evaluate performance, using machine learning to predict whether a team will meet goals before they’re even met.

179

3 years ago

A software company that uses machine learning to manage and handle re-ordering and inventory for online stores.

178

3 years ago

A chatbot that helps people learn how to kickstart conversations and build rapport quickly. The startup is working on a demo with YC.

176

2 years ago

A community for individuals who want to learn the basics of machine learning and data science.

176

1 year ago

A graduate of Y Combinator and Google Brain, a startup spun out of Stanford’s machine learning lab that wants to make machine learning accessible to researchers by making it easy to train models without having to write code.

176

1 year ago

A startup that aims to create a “virtual reality digital assistant” that enables the AI to learn how to answer questions and converse with users.

175

1 year ago

An online training platform that teaches people how to code with an interactive learning system.

174

3 years ago

This startup’s goal is to prevent ad fraud. It uses a combination of machine learning, data mining, and crowdsourcing to help companies like Amazon and Google detect fraudulent activity on their platforms.

173

3 years ago

A company that wants to build an app that helps students learn to code.

173

2 years ago

This startup has two co-founders, and they describe themselves as “…the first and only platform that helps [you] create and learn from inspiring and engaging content about personal finance, investing, and life.”

173

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to calculate how much a customer would pay for a service.

172

3 years ago

Microfinancing platform that uses a machine learning algorithm to do credit checks and a risk assessment in order to make sure the capital they lend is actually utilized. Microfinance is a $2.6 trillion industry where millions of people lack access to loans, and that’s where the startup wants to come in and help.

172

1 year ago

A web-based service that helps people learn how to code.

172

1 year ago

A machine learning startup that wants to replace the traditional systems of risk management and compliance that are used to protect companies from problems with their supply chains.

172

3 years ago

This is an online course platform for language learners. The startup is starting with Spanish, and is planning to expand to Italian and French.

171

3 years ago

A company that aims to use machine learning to help you get the best deal for a car loan.

171

2 years ago

A way for people to invest in their communities and learn about local businesses

171

1 month ago

The company is building a platform to help small farmers learn about and get access to finance. The startup is working with small farmers in Kenya and working with the government to create a program that will teach farmers finance, like how to take out loans, to help them improve their yields.

171

3 years ago

A video game for learning how to program

170

1 year ago

“A self-service machine learning tool”

170

3 years ago

This startup aims to help chatbots learn from user inputs and be used in a number of enterprise use cases.

169

3 years ago

A data science startup focused on building machine learning solutions for the shipping and logistics industry. The company helps companies identify patterns in their data and build predictive models to improve operational efficiency.

169

1 year ago

A “social network for people with disabilities” that helps connect patients with “people who can help them live, work, and learn”.

169

3 years ago

A CRM for retailers that uses machine learning to predict consumer behavior and then recommend what products to sell based on their past purchases

167

3 years ago

A SaaS platform that uses machine learning to optimize lead generation. The startup’s customers include Monster Worldwide, the world’s largest job site, and the US’s largest insurance company.

167

3 years ago

A platform for people to learn their own personal finance. The startup uses gamification to teach users about their finances and to promote financial literacy.

166

2 years ago

A startup that wants to build a system that uses machine learning to help businesses with advertising.

166

2 years ago

The startup wants to use machine learning to make sure everyone in the United States gets food stamps.

166

2 years ago

A startup that helps people learn how to write resumes and cover letters, and how to communicate with potential employers.

166

3 years ago

Lattice is a startup that uses a combination of data science, big data and machine learning to help retailers build better customer experiences.

165

1 year ago

A voice-to-text app that automatically provides a transcription of what a user is saying while they speak, and then uses machine learning to improve the transcription.

165

3 years ago

A startup that helps people learn how to speak English online over Skype

164

3 years ago

A platform that helps English language learners practice by presenting them with text in a way that will help them understand.

164

1 month ago

This startup has developed a way to make online surveys faster and more accurate. They’re doing this by using the same principles behind personal assistants like Alexa and Siri to make survey creation easier, faster, and more accurate. They’re doing this by using AI, but they’re also developing machine learning tools that help improve the accuracy of survey responses.

164

3 years ago

A machine learning platform, with the goal of helping drug companies make better drug discoveries and marketing them in innovative ways.

163

3 years ago

A video game that encourages players to learn English. The game is web-only and currently in its beta phase.

163

9 months ago

A personalized learning platform where you can design your own learning plan, and get feedback from a coach.

163

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service for people who are interested in learning how to do their own home repairs

161

3 years ago

An AI-based machine learning project to help identify specific threats to the public water supply in a specific area.

161

3 years ago

This startup wants to improve the process of buying and selling homes by using algorithms, AI, and machine learning to make the process faster and more transparent.

161

2 years ago

This startup helps businesses manage their supply chains by using machine learning to predict how business will flow and allowing businesses to better manage and reduce trips to the office.

161

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI to help companies identify and eliminate wasteful expenses by learning from previous transactions.

160

3 years ago

A B2B fintech startup that helps insurance companies price policy coverage, applying machine learning and artificial intelligence to their data.

160

1 year ago

A new way for producers of e-learning to add interactive content to their courses.

160

3 years ago

A startup that uses a combination of machine learning, chatbot technology, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time intelligence for corporate clients.

159

3 years ago

Idea: A workflow management tool for the development of media-rich e-learning courses

158

3 years ago

Headspace is an app that helps you learn how to meditate.

158

3 years ago

A mobile app that helps teens, parents, and teachers learn how to talk to each other.

158

3 years ago

A social network for people interested in mechanical engineering, allowing people to find jobs, learn about new developments, and get connected with engineers and designers.

158

1 year ago

A startup that offers online courses to help people learn languages, with plans to launch in the fall of 2020.

158

1 year ago

A startup that builds “training systems for people who don’t have the money, time, or training to learn”

158

1 year ago

A platform built to help people learn a new skill by encouraging them to practice it on their phone.

158

3 years ago

A smart electric car startup that is working on creating a platform that makes battery charging more efficient, using AI to actually learn from the owner’s driving habits.

157

3 years ago

A platform for students to learn about and apply to jobs at some of the country's most powerful companies.

157

3 years ago

A new kind of company that uses algorithms and machine learning to predict how well its customers will do in the future. Possible applications include helping companies set up 401k plans that are as good for their employees as they are for the company’s bottom line.

157

2 years ago

This machine learning startup is building a program to identify problems in the world’s food supply

157

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform that lets users scan in their groceries, learn how much it costs, and then print the bill at home.

157

1 year ago

A startup that aims to be a way to find, share and make money from any kind of data. It uses machine learning to help its users find information they may not have.

157

3 years ago

A mobile app that pairs with a “machine-learning algorithm” to help drivers find the best routes to their destinations.

156

2 years ago

Building machine learning into the platform that allows users to create and edit their own recipes and share them with others.

156

1 year ago

A health-focused startup that’s building a platform that allows users to track their own health and learn from others.

156

3 years ago

A startup that wants to build a “machine learning tool for creating music”. The startup wants to build a tool that will allow anyone to create music from scratch, without any of the engineering knowledge required.

155

1 year ago

A way to get your phone to play music without learning the complicated alphabet.

155

3 years ago

A web and mobile app that helps people learn which service providers offer the best deals on electricity, gas, and water.

154

3 years ago

A company that provides a platform to run community-based learning programs in developing countries online.

154

3 years ago

A team from Stanford University’s Computer Science Department is building an app to help college students study and stay on track. The app is meant to help students learn by learning with others, while also helping the company recruit more students.

154

1 year ago

This is a startup that aims to make it easier for financial institutions to raise capital by using machine learning and AI to identify potential high-return investment opportunities.

154

1 year ago

This startup is building AI-powered virtual assistants that talk to you and learn what you like.

154

3 years ago

A tool to help people learn how to play the piano.

153

3 years ago

A no-cost education platform that helps students learn how to code by watching videos online. Arist wants to help millions of people learn programming.

153

3 years ago

This startup is building a self-learning platform to help teach people the fundamentals of coding. The startup’s founders say that the product they have built is already powering over 20,000 students in 300 schools.

153

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help prevent check fraud.

153

3 years ago

Helping the US military optimize their supply chains by using machine learning to track the performance of their suppliers.

153

1 year ago

A startup aiming to combine machine learning with AI to help businesses determine what products to develop next.

153

1 year ago

A startup that creates smart tools for children who want to learn to code. It helps kids learn how to code by building blocks, games, and lessons with an interface that is "as intuitive as our children are."

153

8 months ago

A machine learning bot that helps people get their taxes done in 15 minutes. The startup has a special algorithm that gets your taxes done in just 15 minutes.

153

3 years ago

A startup that would help people in the US learn how to code online for $10/hour

152

3 years ago

A company that helps businesses with employee training. The company helps with onboarding, onboarding elearning, and mass training for employees.

152

3 years ago

A tool to help you set up your own business without having to learn a whole new system.

152

3 years ago

A platform for building online courses and learning from them, with support for webinars, video, and interactive learning, as well as with tools for instructors.

152

3 years ago

A software company that makes it easier to train learning machines. The company is building an “AI-powered note taking” system for students.

152

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help brands identify the best time to post to their social media channels.

151

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI and machine learning to build financial tools that are better at predicting risk.

151

3 years ago

A mobile app that allows employees to check in remotely, find their coworkers and learn about their whereabouts, and see how far away they are.

151

3 years ago

An online marketplace for books and learning content, with a focus on textbooks.

151

1 year ago

A startup that’s building a network of AI-driven bots that help people learn and grow professionally by giving them personalized and researched answers to their questions.

151

3 years ago

A video platform for language learners.

150

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to identify fraud and money laundering in transactions between banks.

150

2 years ago

A startup that helps you learn the dates of birth of the world’s most famous people.

150

3 years ago

A startup that helps people explore the world to learn new things

149

3 years ago

A machine learning company that is working on sophisticated facial recognition software for use in retail.

149

3 years ago

A digital assistant for the wine industry, helping professionals like sommeliers and winemakers learn from the data they have without having to manually track it.

149

3 years ago

Online learning platform for high school students.

149

1 year ago

A company that helps companies provide payroll to remote workers. The startup uses a machine learning algorithm to help companies save money on payroll.

149

3 years ago

A startup that helps people get the most for their money and give them a way to compare and learn from each other

148

3 years ago

A new school for students to learn coding, with a curriculum that mixes online and in-person instruction.

148

3 years ago

A startup that helps bring “machine learning to the most copious of data sets”.

148

1 year ago

A marketing tool for restaurants that helps them compare sales data from different nights, track their performance and revenue, and learn about their customers.

148

1 year ago

A machine learning-based platform that helps companies analyze how customers interact with their products and make decisions based on that data. The startup is testing the platform with “a few thousand” small businesses in the Chicago area.

148

3 years ago

A startup that does “the Netflix model” for language learning

147

3 years ago

A startup that provides a service to help people in developing countries access and learn from courses on Udemy

147

3 years ago

A startup making data-driven, machine-learning-driven, and AI-driven messaging tools for SaaS companies. It’s unclear what they will be selling to SaaS companies.

147

3 years ago

A machine learning startup that wants to help

147

3 years ago

This company helps middle schoolers learn about social justice by teaching them about the history of slavery in the US, how it intersects with other historical events, and what we can do to fight it now.

147

3 years ago

A software company that provides a mobile app to help people find the best parking spot at their destination. The company uses machine learning to optimize parking options, and then tracks and visualizes that data.

147

3 years ago

"A startup that helps companies build, manage, and promote online courses and content. The company is also building a learning platform for companies that want to offer online courses.

146

3 years ago

A startup for music that gives people access to new releases for $4.95 a month. The startup is also building music-based learning tools to help teachers integrate music into their curriculum.

146

3 years ago

A B2B company that helps companies compare artificial intelligence and machine learning data.

146

3 years ago

A software platform that uses machine-learning to help companies build customer loyalty programs.

146

3 years ago

A startup that makes a monthly subscription box for people who want to learn how to code

145

3 years ago

A company that looks to take the data from the medical devices in your home and learn what your body needs to stay healthy. CIMA aims to build an AI-powered platform that can help you better manage all your health data, and then recommend medications based on what your body needs.

145

3 years ago

"An automated way to scale and manage applications that help businesses solve problems. It uses machine learning, ecommerce, and a referral program to build a community of users.”

145

3 years ago

A digital health startup that uses artificial intelligence to help users make sure they’re eating and sleeping well, and get the right amount of sleep. It uses machine learning to detect if a user is cheating on their sleep, and then recommends actions to improve sleep.

145

3 years ago

This startup is building a platform that allows students to collaborate on projects and write code across school systems, in the hopes of creating a more creative learning environment.

145

1 year ago

Espresso is a software company that uses machine learning to automate the process of hiring telecommuters in the US, using a platform that was built specifically for this.

145

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who want to learn how to cook but don’t know where to start

144

3 years ago

A B2B company that uses AI and machine learning to automate business processes, saving time and money for companies.

144

3 years ago

A startup that helps people learn Chinese through video content that is designed to be slower paced, allowing for a more natural experience.

144

3 years ago

A program for students to learn the science behind the environments they work in and work to protect.

144

3 years ago

Using machine learning and AI to optimize the sales process, allowing businesses to close the loop on the sales cycle. The startup wants to make the sales process more efficient and see what works best.

144

3 years ago

A platform that connects businesses with data science resources in a way that makes it easy to collaborate and get work done. The company also plans to launch a consumer app that will allow customers to sign up for machine learning-based advice.

144

3 years ago

This startup wants to help adults learn to code.

144

1 year ago

A company that “creates impactful digital experiences for brands”. They want to do this by using AI and machine learning to build personalized experiences for users.

144

3 years ago

A startup that provides tutoring for people who are looking to learn how to code who are looking to learn how to code

143

3 years ago

A platform for creating individualized content in bulk. It helps small businesses create advertising campaigns through its machine learning based technology

143

1 year ago

A B2B startup that’s building a platform for finding and combating fraud in online sales. It’s not an entirely new idea, but Ampli is using machine learning to comb through data to try to pre-empt fraudulent transactions.

143

1 year ago

A consumer app that uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to help you learn how to cook and make food from scratch.

143

3 years ago

This startup wants to use machine learning and cryptocurrency to make “recommendations” based on what you might want to listen to.

142

3 years ago

An AI-powered chatbot that can respond to questions about a person’s current location, and provide more detailed answers as you learn more about their habits.

142

3 years ago

A startup that offers a service where basketball players can learn the right techniques to shoot a free throw

141

3 years ago

A mobile VR app that aims to help people “learn, invent, explore and collaborate”.

141

3 years ago

A startup that aims to help you become more productive by helping you learn the tricks of the trade that will help you get more done.

141

3 years ago

A startup that helps companies “sell their data”. The startup uses machine learning to automate the process of extracting insights from business transactions.

141

3 years ago

A company that aims to help companies build better websites with machine learning and AI.

141

3 years ago

A machine learning tool that helps companies assess which employees are most likely to be able to transfer to a new job.

141

2 years ago

A platform that uses machine learning to create customizable Google authentication for access to services, using the logins of all your Google accounts.

141

3 years ago

A startup that helps people who live in tiny homes learn how to be more efficient with their space

140

3 years ago

A startup that provides a platform for people to give each other feedback on their work It's like a wave pool for learning

140

3 years ago

"Idea 2.0 is a tool for entrepreneurs to help them learn about new technologies in the market and network together. It’s the Uber of technology conferences. The conference is in its second year and has had over 1,000 attendees and 300+ speakers from 45 countries. The conference’s format is based on the model of Airbnb, where the host gets to pick the guests. The guest list is highly curated and the speakers are handpicked by the company’s CEO. The conference has been very well received by attendees and has been named a Top 10 conference in the US in 2018.

140

2 years ago

Recruiting a new generation of workers for the tech industry by creating an online platform where college students can learn how to code and get jobs.

140

2 years ago

A machine learning system that helps marketing teams to segment customers and grow revenue

140

1 year ago

This startup is building artificial intelligence for the financial services industry, using machine learning and natural language processing to perform complex tasks.

140

3 years ago

A startup that’s working on a way to integrate human and machine learning workflows. The company wants to help companies do human-based AI as well as machine-based AI.

139

3 years ago

A tools platform for building apps and websites that uses machine learning to help users find the best possible images for their projects.

139

3 years ago

A web-based business that helps companies with a range of issues, including risk management, HR, and health and safety. The company uses AI and machine learning to make sense of insurance claims data.

139

3 years ago

A search engine for crime and safety alerts in the US. The startup is looking to use machine learning to tell which alerts are legitimate and which are not.

139

2 years ago

The startup is building a social network for people who love to cook, with an emphasis on making it a place where everyone can learn from each other’s cooking.

139

2 years ago

A company that makes an app that helps people learn more about their health conditions and how to keep them at bay. The app is for people who want to learn more or keep track of their health conditions.

139

1 year ago

A food delivery service that uses a combination of machine learning and data science to predict how busy a restaurant or store will be, and places the orders accordingly.

139

1 year ago

A platform for developing and learning about tech skills and building a career in tech.

139

1 year ago

A technology that uses machine learning to create a “next-level user experience” for building and managing applications.

139

3 years ago

A startup that makes learning about the world more accessible to people around the world

138

3 years ago

A project at the University of California, Berkeley that uses machine learning to classify and identify patterns found in images.

138

3 years ago

A company looking to do something similar for movies, using machine learning to identify patterns in images.

138

3 years ago

A startup that uses AI and machine learning to help companies predict their customers’ behavior, and to craft customer experiences better suited to those behaviors.

138

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help brands find the right person for the job. They claim to have found just the right person for 1,900 positions, including jobs at Uber and Goldman Sachs.

138

2 years ago

A startup that helps people find apartments to rent. They are using machine learning to scan Craigslist ads, notify people that there are apartments available, and suggest the best rent/price range.

138

1 year ago

A startup that helps Chinese people who are learning English. The company is currently gathering feedback.

138

1 year ago

A startup that wants to build a library of apps for more than 40 languages, so that people can learn a language more quickly and be able to take advantage of the web.

138

8 months ago

An idea for an open-source machine learning framework for the next generation of internet apps.

138

1 month ago

A platform that streamlines the language learning process for learners, helping them get better at Spanish and French, and learn other countries’ languages, too.

138

3 years ago

This company is building AI and machine learning tools for business intelligence.

137

3 years ago

A platform for sharing and learning on cryptocurrencies. The company want to educate people in “the basics” of blockchain, cryptocurrency mining, and investing.

137

3 years ago

A company building advanced text messaging technology that turns your phone into a series of touch buttons and sensors. It’s supposed to help you take advantage of the latest machine learning and sensor technology.

137

3 years ago

A startup that delivers easy-to-follow content to people who want to learn a new language but don’t have an internet connection.

137

3 years ago

The startup is building a self-learning AI that can help brands predict customer behavior and determine what products to sell.

137

3 years ago

A startup using machine learning to predict which loans a prospective buyer would default on the most.

137

2 years ago

A platform for online learning, with tutoring and mentoring services. The startup is behind the new iPad app, which they say “enables teachers and students to practice and learn in real time from each other, with the help of a learning coach.”

137

1 year ago

A platform that uses machine learning to help companies determine who their best customers are and who their worst customers are.

137

3 years ago

A startup that sells a product that helps people learn to invest They have a patent pending on the product They have a beta version of the product and plan to launch in January 2019

136

3 years ago

People who want to start a company but don’t know how to do so can learn to do it from this startup. They teach entrepreneurs how to raise small amounts of money, how to run a team, and how to keep track of their business.

136

3 years ago

A digital health platform for employees that allows them to book medical appointments, track usage, and get feedback from a doctor. The company wants to use machine learning to predict when employees are likely to need care, and to allow for more timely and personalized care, making it more efficient for employers.

136

3 years ago

This startup is building an “auto-scaling, auto-configuring” platform for machine learning and AI-based workflows.

136

3 years ago

A platform for students to learn from and connect with one another.

136

3 years ago

A platform that helps users learn how to create a better resume.

136

3 years ago

This startup is building an AI-powered platform that helps people manage their relationships with their doctors. It uses machine learning to automatically scan medical records and find patterns that indicate better compliance with doctor’s orders.

136

3 years ago

Lever provides a free, open source platform for all kinds of digital content including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and even video. Lever is transforming the way people collaborate and learn.

136

3 years ago

A startup that automates creation of video tutorials using machine learning.

136

1 year ago

A company that wants to help students learn the benefits of a college degree and the costs associated.

136

1 year ago

A startup that builds a machine learning platform to help companies recruit workers in order to help them get through their recruitment process faster.

136

1 year ago

This startup is building an AI-driven assistant for doctors. It uses machine learning to identify symptoms, then recommends treatment based on a doctors’ knowledge of patients. The startup hopes the system will lead to more affordable, personalized care.

136

1 month ago

This startup wants to build a machine learning platform for the construction industry, helping construction companies figure out the best material for a job, or estimating how long it will take.

136

3 years ago

Loose talk among friends and coworkers about work and life. You can learn a lot about people by what they’re discussing, and what they’re saying is more than just idle chatter. This startup wants to make that sort of content available to employers and HR departments.

135

3 years ago

A platform for designing and sharing potential learning paths. The startup is building a digital pedagogy tool and learning platform.

135

3 years ago

An AI assistant that learns from your conversations and can perform a number of tasks like shopping, booking travel, and scheduling meetings.

135

3 years ago

The app is meant to help people feel connected to their communities and to learn about local government, news, and weather. It’s being built by the tech team of a Philly-based newsroom and has been in the works since 2013.

134

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help people build websites faster, especially people with little-to-no experience in web development. It wants to help people build websites with WordPress, using AI and machine learning to analyze code and then rebuild the site.

134

1 year ago

A company bringing machine learning to ecommerce, allowing retailers and brands to easily personalize their products with data-driven suggestions.

134

1 year ago

A platform for a new class of financial advisors, or robo-advisors, that uses machine learning to manage people’s money.

134

3 years ago

A startup that has created a chatbot that helps people organize their lives The chatbot is powered by NLU, machine learning, and natural language generation

133

3 years ago

A startup that provides a mobile app for group bookings, with a smart algorithm that learns how guests prefer to travel together.

133

3 years ago

A startup building a portfolio management service that uses machine learning to help users better manage and invest in their portfolio across multiple financial services.

133

3 years ago

A platform for college students to learn how to code with their peers, without being in the classroom. It did not qualify for YC.

133

3 years ago

An AI-driven platform to create a healthy work environment. The app uses machine learning to analyze employee behavior at work and at home, and then gives employees a set of actions they can take to improve their health and productivity.

133

2 years ago

A tool that helps people learn French by speaking with a French-speaking bot.

133

1 year ago

A new approach to translation with machine learning.

133

3 years ago

A personal trainer who has a special love for the Danish language. The startup is building a mobile app that helps people learn Danish, then helps them reach new goals through quizzes and gamification.

132

3 years ago

A marketing platform that uses machine learning to collect and analyze data about what people do online and then help companies target them with ads.

132

3 years ago

A company that helps developers use machine learning to help turn apps that are live right now into future-proofed and useful apps. The company’s software is meant to help developers avoid common pitfalls when building apps, like forgetting to correctly define dates and times.

132

3 years ago

AI-powered machine learning platform for the fashion industry that helps brands measure product fit and recommend products for different sizes and styles.

132

3 years ago

Notebook, an online service for learning and notes, has a self-serve platform, through which users can send handwritten notes to their favorite teachers for grading.

132

3 years ago

A place where you can find courses in the US on everything from wine to yoga to machine learning.

132

1 year ago

A platform that connects brokerage firms with mutual fund investors. It uses machine learning to provide portfolio recommendations based on a minimum of 15 years of historical data.

132

3 years ago

The startup wants to help students study in groups and learn from each other. It’s an app that makes it easy to create a study group.

131

3 years ago

This startup is building a super fast service for running machine learning algorithms on a cluster of computers, hosted by Amazon EC2 and using the company’s Machine Learning Service.

131

3 years ago

A machine learning startup that wants to build a predictive model of your business to help you make better decisions.

131

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies identify the best devices for their use cases, using machine learning.

131

1 month ago

A recruitment agency that uses machine learning to automate the interview process.

131

3 years ago

A startup that offers online courses for people to learn how to become a professional coder

130

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help businesses automate the process of recruiting, testing, and tracking candidates.

130

3 years ago

A “a service that helps users learn about their health and wellbeing by connecting them to a network of health professionals”. The startup recently raised $1.8 million in seed funding.

130

2 years ago

A startup for data science and machine learning professionals to get paid to do contract work.

130

2 years ago

A business that brings a suite of software and hardware tools to help home cooks learn to cook from scratch.

130

3 years ago

A startup that sells a tool that helps people manage their finances (especially for people with ADHD) A startup that provides a service to help people of Chinese heritage learn about their family’s history

129

2 years ago

A new platform for the next generation of musicians. Musikexplorer has a music school format, where the students get a chance to learn music and play in a band.

129

3 years ago

A messaging platform that supports human-to-human communication in machine learning. The startup is building a chatbot, but is also selling a tool that helps businesses gauge their customer service conversations.

128

1 year ago

A startup that uses machine learning to automatically detect customer problems and provide a solution to companies in the form of automated recommendations.

128

1 year ago

A new type of marketplace that offers college students the chance to get paid to do research and do informal reports for businesses. It’s a place to learn how to write and how to write well, and where students can be paid for their work.

128

1 year ago

A machine learning platform that lets anyone build a chatbot without coding. It’s currently used by Budweiser and HP.

128

1 year ago

A new take on Slack chat bots, which have been a big part of Slack’s growth. Instead of just repeating back what you type, it learns from you and adapts to your behavior.

128

3 years ago

Idea: A startup that helps utilities identify and prevent blackouts, utilizing machine learning and satellite imagery to predict when the grid will fail

127

3 years ago

A product that tracks the digital footprints of their clients (by tracking device signals) and then uses machine learning algorithms to predict what they’re going to do next. They want to use this data to build a digital reputation system for brands.

127

2 years ago

A company that allows schools to create their own personalized learning plan, tracking progress with data.

127

3 years ago

A platform that uses machine learning to help companies improve their technical operations by identifying and removing technical debt and outdated code.

126

3 years ago

A company making an AI-powered HR assistant that learns from employees and helps them work better. The startup was recently acquired by a bigger startup called TalentBin.

126

3 years ago

This app is designed to help users learn to drive new vehicles and learn in a way that’s more visual and less boring.

126

3 years ago

A startup that provides a platform for individuals to learn Chinese online, in an app, and receive individually tailored lessons.

126

2 years ago

The startup is creating a way for marketers to track their digital marketing campaigns across multiple channels and learn a lot about their customers along the way.

126

2 years ago

An online video learning platform for people to watch other people work on different technologies.

126

1 year ago

This is an HR startup that uses machine learning to help organizations identify and hire people with the skills they need.

126

1 month ago

A startup that’s building machine learning technology to automatically classify data and detect patterns in it.

126

3 years ago

This startup is building a machine learning service that helps other companies quickly create and execute campaigns without the need for a huge staff. The startup is targeting startups that need marketing help but don’t have the time or the resources to build it.

125

3 years ago

A startup that wants to help small businesses make use of the time they spend in the kitchen. It’s a way of connecting people with other people who cook at the same level as them, and a way to help them learn from each other.

125

3 years ago

A way for companies to increase their B2B sales, the startup wants to use a combination of machine learning to identify inbound leads and then text them to see if they’re interested in a demo.

125

3 years ago

Distributed Storage for Machine Learning

125

2 years ago

Israel-based startup Narayana Health is developing a machine learning product that helps doctors and nurses better understand and treat patients.

125

2 years ago

Pitch: A learning platform for students, with gamification and a “social network” feeling.

125

3 years ago

A startup that sells a tool for people to track their physical activity so they can learn what their body needs to be healthy

124

3 years ago

A company that’s building a platform to allow businesses to create “microlearning” modules that can be embedded in email, webinar, or web pages

124

3 years ago

A suburban hacker space, the Haus will provide low-cost hack and maker spaces for people to build “things”. The business, which is also an answer to the trend of “maker spaces” in cities like San Francisco and New York, is built around a single shared space, where members can come to build and learn.

124

3 years ago

A company that makes it easier for businesses to adopt and use technology. They’re currently working with 10 customers, including two large enterprise customers, and offer solutions in computer vision, speech recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning.

124

2 years ago

This startup is building a smart door lock that learns to open itself based on who’s trying to enter.

124

2 years ago

Using a cloud-based database and machine learning algorithms, Hoptoken helps businesses make the most of their data.

124

2 years ago

A startup that connects users who want to learn Spanish with native speakers. They have over 25,000 users.

124

1 year ago

A startup that allows you to create an RSS feed for any RSS feed you want. The startup wants to be a tool for “aggregators”, or people who want to consume lots of data but don’t have the time to learn how to use tools like Feedly or NewsBlur.

124

1 year ago

Just launched in August 2019, this is a platform for machine learning chatbots. The company uses the messaging platform for large-scale online shopping and is backed by a group of investors including Dropbox and Salesforce.

124

3 years ago

Stem is an app that lets you create a virtual assistant to help you with work. Users can ask the virtual assistant to do things like send an email, remind you to call a client, or read your calendar. The virtual assistant can even help you out with tasks like creating a to-do list or learning a new language.

123

3 years ago

The startup is developing a personalized learning platform that connects students with academic experts, helping them identify their strengths and weaknesses and to improve their grades. In a space that typically focuses on grades, the startup is looking to provide a holistic approach to learning.

123

2 years ago

A startup that aims to use machine learning to predict which people will be most receptive to a new product.

123

2 years ago

A portfolio manager that uses machine learning to match your investments to your risk tolerance.

123

1 year ago

An AI and deep learning startup that helps companies create AI-powered chatbots.

123

7 months ago

A side project to help users find the best time to book travel, the startup uses machine learning to figure out when flights have the least demand so you can snag a seat at the busiest time.

123

3 years ago

A personal assistant for programming, with a mobile app that syncs with a PC. The startup wants to help coders find resources, learn new languages, and stay on task.

122

3 years ago

Using computer vision and machine learning, this startup is building a tool that can automatically identify and deliver relevant customer service via text or email.

122

2 years ago

A startup that uses the power of machine learning to help companies optimize their inventory management processes.

122

3 years ago

In an effort to identify people who are interested in starting a business, the Y Combinator Summer School offers select entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn from Y Combinator fellows while also receiving mentorship from Y Combinator partners. Since the school’s launch in 2011, over 400 students from around the world have participated.

121

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to provide its more than two million members personalized financial advice. Users input their financial goals and the startup generates a personalized financial plan.

121

2 years ago

This startup is building a platform for online tutoring that will help people learn subjects by watching videos and having them corrected by an older person.

121

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning and natural language processing to help companies determine what the best way is to communicate with customers.

121

2 years ago

A company that uses machine learning to create products that help senior citizens with activities of daily living, such as shopping, banking and making phone calls.

120

2 years ago

A computer vision startup that wants to use machine learning and image recognition to make product photos more complete. The startup says their technology can improve the accuracy of product photos 40% with claims to be able to identify colors, shapes and other features of products.

120

2 years ago

This is an AI-powered service for finding the cheapest flights online. The startup currently boasts over 1 million users, and has built a complex machine learning model that it says can find you the cheapest flights.

120

1 year ago

A platform for maintaining a database of information about the world’s languages, the language you’re speaking, where you learned it, and so on. The startup aims to create a common repository of knowledge across the W3 community.

120

3 years ago

A startup that helps with matchmaking, the startup says it sifts through users’ Instagram photos, looking for common themes. It then uses machine learning to analyze what it’s seen and suggest new friends.

119

3 years ago

A machine learning-based system that assists in the verification of employee performance.

119

2 years ago

A startup that wants to teach young people in the developing world about money management and financial literacy. It hopes to do this through written workbooks, games, and a messaging platform that supports peer-to-peer learning.

119

2 years ago

A startup that aims to help businesses use AI and machine learning to detect and fix vulnerabilities in their systems.

119

2 years ago

A tool for non-tech students to learn about programming.

119

3 years ago

A platform for companies to facilitate “experiential learning” programs. They’re currently working with three startups, including one in the YC batch.

118

3 years ago

This personal finance startup plans to help people make better financial decisions–based on AI and behavioral science. It hopes to use machine learning to help users make better decisions based on data, rather than allowing people to just “use their gut”. The company is based in San Francisco, but is looking to hire a CTO.

118

2 years ago

The summer school is for students interested in learning programming and fundamental knowledge in computer science, with the intent of helping them be successful in college.

118

2 years ago

The startup's goal is to help build an open platform for publishing and sharing data between developers and scientists. They want to build a new experience for scientists to learn about the data they have, so they can get it into the hands of a broader developer community.

118

2 years ago

A messaging app that uses AI and machine learning to automatically generate text. After generating a list of the most common questions and phrases that people send, customer support can use this tool to pre-write responses.

118

3 years ago

A group of teachers who help people learn how to invest. The startup is using a subscription model to deliver the lessons, and has a minimum of 25 students per class.

117

2 years ago

A platform that helps small businesses grow with the help of AI and machine learning. The startup is targeting the B2B market, and already has over 100 customers.

117

2 years ago

A startup that makes a game that helps people learn how to code and write programs in custom languages. The one-time investment is $50, and it’s currently in a private beta.

117

1 year ago

A cloud-based machine learning platform for better AI and machine learning.

117

3 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to help companies hire software engineers It’s free for companies with fewer than 500 employees

116

3 years ago

A machine learning platform that helps companies optimize the use of their assets. They’re in private beta.

116

3 years ago

A platform for data science and machine learning that’s meant to be accessible for non-technical users.

116

1 month ago

A platform that allows students to buy books and attend lectures from their phone and tablet. The startup wants to help students get the most out of digital learning by enabling them to engage with the Internet from their phones and tablets.

116

2 years ago

A learning platform that helps people learn how to do certain things through a variety of different means.

115

3 years ago

A B2B tool that uses machine learning to automate the process of converting and analyzing a set of information into an “elevator pitch”.

114

2 years ago

A way for students to learn about the world’s best universities while earning college credits.

114

2 years ago

A startup that helps companies learn about the best technology for their business, and then negotiates the best rates for their clients.

113

2 years ago

An intelligent recording studio that learns how to record different types of sounds and how to best capture them.

113

2 years ago

A tool for helping people learn a new language. The startup is launching in early August.

112

2 years ago

A new startup that helps students learn how to do their own repairs by teaching them the basics of repair.

112

2 years ago

A free online application for learning Portuguese, Spanish, French, or Italian.

112

2 years ago

A startup that helps people learn about cryptocurrencies by sharing news, articles, and tips on Twitter.

112

2 years ago

A decision support platform that uses machine learning and big data to help businesses make better decisions.

112

1 year ago

An Australian startup is building an AI tool that helps you get a better night’s sleep by using machine learning to analyze your sleep patterns.

112

8 months ago

A gamified way for kids to learn about science through games. The startup is run by two MIT graduates who met at a science camp.

112

3 years ago

A platform for people to learn how to code.

111

3 years ago

A startup using a combination of machine learning and an artificial intelligence program to improve customer service.

111

2 years ago

A loan application platform that uses machine learning algorithms to identify fraudulent loan applications and offers discounted rates to borrowers.

111

7 months ago

This startup is building a platform for data scientists to create small, specialized machine learning models.

111

2 years ago

The A16Z crypto hedge fund has a startup incubator called Alight Labs, which is building a machine learning platform to detect fraud in the industry.

110

2 years ago

A tool that helps university students use social media to share and learn.

110

2 years ago

The company uses machine learning for risk management, identifying which customers are likely to default on their debt and which loans are more likely to default on their debt.

109

2 years ago

This startup wants to sort the news you read to bring it to you in a format that’s somehow more relevant to you. The startup uses machine learning to determine which stories are most relevant to you, and tries to bring you the most relevant news. It’s a bit like Flipboard, but less user-friendly.

109

2 years ago

An animal behavior startup that’s using “machine learning and natural language processing” to analyze the behavior of animals and use that data to train animals to perform in new environments. The startup has raised $1.4 million and has worked with organizations like the National Zoo, Smithsonian, and National Geographic.

108

2 years ago

A tool to help users learn English, enabling them to follow along on a video while a native speaker reads the text.

108

2 years ago

A visual and auditory learning platform that enables users to learn through games, videos and images.

108

2 years ago

A new kind of machine learning service for businesses.

108

1 year ago

A startup that uses machine learning to create a platform that helps companies track and manage their data to make better decisions.

108

2 years ago

Vela is an online tool that helps teachers organize and track student progress in their courses and subjects, in an effort to improve how teachers teach and students learn.

107

2 years ago

A tool meant to help companies automate the onboarding process for new employees by using machine learning to read and evaluate new workers’ social media bios.

107

2 years ago

A startup that used machine learning to automatically identify the best apps for people based on their demographics, to help navigate the app store.

106

2 years ago

A “self-learning” personal assistant that learns your preferences from your habits and adjusts to serve you better. The startup is in the middle of a $3 million seed round.

106

2 years ago

A free online language exchange platform for people looking to learn a new language.

106

2 years ago

A web app that helps users find the best online courses to take based on their goals, learning styles, and learning preferences.

106

11 months ago

This startup is building a platform that helps big data scientists and machine learning developers analyze and visualize their data.

106

1 month ago

A startup that wants to make it possible for anyone to tap into the power of AI through an online API and the work of a machine learning community. The founders say they’re already working with several billion-dollar companies that use their API to run their entire data operations.

106

3 years ago

A startup developing a machine learning tool for streamlining data collection and analysis.

105

2 years ago

A code library that makes it easier to build React Native apps, as opposed to the traditional NativeScript process that requires developers to learn a new framework.

105

2 years ago

“A mobile app that helps people learn from the wisdom of the crowd to make better decisions and make more money.”

105

2 years ago

A startup that’s building an online training program for people who want to learn to code, but don’t want to go to school.

105

2 years ago

A toolbox and SDK that helps web and mobile developers build mobile games, apps, and e-learning experiences. The company has about 1,300 customers building over 200 apps and games, with over 30 acquisitions in the past two years.

104

2 years ago

A startup that’s building a “kinda-sorta-smart” system to make medical devices. The startup wants to bring more of the “magic” of machine learning to medical equipment, bringing some of the capabilities of Alexa to the masses.

104

2 years ago

An artificial intelligence engine for the U.S. Air Force. The startup uses machine learning to predict the behavior of drones in a given environment.

104

2 years ago

A chatbot to help people learn on the fly about deep learning, AI, and AI-driven technology.

104

2 years ago

A startup that uses machine learning to identify risks of people moving into houses, and uses that information to help sellers price houses accordingly.

104

6 months ago

A platform that allows mothers to talk to their babies from a distance, via voice and text. The startup is working on a new wearable device that can help babies learn languages, communicate, and even get distracted by their surroundings.

104

2 years ago

The company is developing an AI platform that uses machine learning to provide on-demand video content for brands. The platform is designed to help marketers better understand their customers and find opportunities to engage them.

103

1 year ago

Using AI and machine learning to help social media influencers learn to improve their social media presence.

103

7 months ago

A tool for those wanting to learn how to code that converts videos of lectures into interactive quizzes.

103

2 years ago

A machine learning company that helps retail companies identify the types of products that are selling well. It also helps them find trends and opportunities in their data and discover new products.

102

2 years ago

A digital textbook and learning platform that makes it easy for teachers, students, and parents to create and share digital content.

102

2 years ago

A tool to help users plan their day and manage their tasks. The startup wants to be a productivity tool that lets users do all kinds of things: get work done, learn new things, organize and schedule tasks, and create time blocks.

102

1 year ago

A startup creating a video tool for learning that allows students to share comments, questions, and content, helping teachers capture and rewind complex information.

102

11 months ago

A tool designed to help kids learn to code and hone their skills. The company is in the early stages of building a curriculum for middle schoolers.

102

2 years ago

A startup that uses AI to rank news stories and photos, using a blend of machine learning and human curation.

101

2 years ago

A machine learning startup that helps companies predict whether their sales will meet their forecast.

101

2 years ago

A mobile app that helps you learn new languages by speaking to a native speaker over video.

101

2 years ago

A machine-learning platform that helps companies find people qualified for their job.

101

2 years ago

This startup will use AI to help people learn to play an instrument.

100

2 years ago

A company aiming to bring the power of machine learning to networks with a visualization tool that can show how networks are connected.

100

2 years ago

A platform to help people learn to code, design and build websites, and mobile apps.

100

2 years ago

A system for putting the power of machine learning into a more accessible tool.

100

2 years ago

A software company that helps companies build biometric scanners for access control. The startup is using machine learning to build a system that can quickly identify someone by comparing their fingerprint with a database of millions of prints.

100

2 years ago

A Chinese startup that wants to help people learn English faster and easier. The startup writes questions and answers on cards and puts them on a string, which people can play around with. And their idea is proving popular in China, with a million cards sold in three months.

100

1 year ago

A software company that uses machine learning to predict where the next Kindle Fire or Google Pixel will be sold.

100

2 years ago

A social networking platform to help English learners learn English, and for native speakers to learn Spanish.

99

11 months ago

A learning platform for in-person and online courses, focusing on what people are taking and how they’re doing it.

99

2 years ago

This startup wants to take the gamification of learning to the next level, with gamified quizzes that read aloud to you and provide instant feedback.

98

2 years ago

A SaaS platform that uses machine learning to help retailers understand how customers are shopping online, which products they are buying, and their aggregate shopping patterns.

98

2 years ago

A tool for learning how to type at a faster rate, with a focus on anti-fatigue and anti-stress.

98

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A machine learning tool for recommending books based on a user’s reading history.

This startup is building a platform for young people to build their own applications on top of its API, without having to learn programming.

A platform to help students learn how to code, as well as help teachers teach coding to students.

A social network for people who are serious about learning languages.

An educational game for kids to help them learn about financial literacy.

The company wants to help people learn to make and sell jewelry, and build a marketplace.

A “learning app” for teens to learn from YouTube.

A “personalized learning software” that helps students find their strengths, realize their passions, and learn the skills they need to succeed.

A startup that provides a way for kids to learn about their rights and give tips to other kids about their rights.

A startup that uses affordable technology to help farmers in India learn to use technology to make better decisions

A text-to-speech app that translates text into any language, then sends the audio to a bank of speakers with deep learning built into the app.

A way to help people learn how to create and design products online

A startup that helps you learn the most effective ways to “outperform your competitors”

A machine-learning based platform that can predict the likelihood of you turning into a customer by looking at your behavior on other sites.

A female-focused, non-sexualized virtual reality platform where women can connect with other women in a safe and judgement-free environment to discuss and learn about sexual health and wellness.

This company is trying to bring the power of machine learning to stock markets. It’s working to create a way to use machine learning to find correlations between stock prices and macroeconomic data, to identify bubbles and create predictive models.

A “self-learning” bot that changes the color of the background of your Facebook profile pic based on your mood.

"We’re a group of people who are interested in learning about the art of conversation"

A startup that helps people who are trying to learn a new language socialize with others online

This startup wants to build a service that will help homeowners learn more about energy efficiency.

“The first language learning platform”

A tool for using deep learning to detect fraudulent transactions.

This startup is building a program that allows students to build an online resume and portfolio, even if they didn’t finish high school, while they learn the skills they need to get a job.

A “machine-learning-powered” customer review management tool.

A machine learning platform that can identify and classify images of weapons, then share the results with the US government.

A startup that provides a service to help people learn how to fix things around the house

A way to help people learn about their health through an app

Combining data science and machine learning with social media sentiment analysis to predict the likelihood that a new product will be a hit.

Using machine learning, Connect is building a platform that sorts through the clutter of online dating platforms to find the best match. The startup is currently in the process of raising its Series A.

A tool that helps people learn to code using IoT data and cloud computing.

A data science company that uses machine learning to help brands better understand the number of people who’ve seen their ads.

A startup to help people find a yoga instructor in their neighborhood for a private class or a teacher they can learn with

A platform that allows designers to sell their work without having to learn code

A startup that says it helps marketers target their Facebook ads by machine learning. The startup’s CEO says everyone is already familiar with the concept of machine learning, but the way it’s implemented in Facebook ads is confusing and not very effective.

A startup that’s building a platform to help citizens learn about and get involved in local issues.

A startup that aims to replace the human factor with machine learning to make sales and customer service easier.

“We pride ourselves on being one of the few VCs in the Bay Area that can actually speak the language of our portfolio companies, and we are happy to have the opportunity to learn Spanish and Portuguese.”

A startup that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to create “smart” fake profiles of people, which they can then use for marketing.

A startup that helps people learn how to invest in the stock market

This is a startup that’s using machine learning to provide a new way of making and selling guacamole.

An online learning platform for students, whose teachers are given a stipend based on student enrollment.

A startup that makes it easy for people to learn how to fix things themselves

This online service lets people learn Spanish and English through games and video, and allows people to play games with a partner. It’s currently running in beta in the US.

A machine-learning platform for detecting fraud in credit card transactions.

a social network for people who want to learn about the world. The startup has over 100,000 users, and now has clients in the US, Europe, China, and India.

A platform that uses machine learning to help people manage their finances. It currently has a team of 28 people.

Byju's helps students set up learning programs and track their progress. The startup has been around for a while, but the recent YC batch saw a big spike in students signing up. Byju's has a $5 monthly subscription.

An AI-powered search engine that learns from your searches to create personalized content. It’s meant to serve as a search engine for all things like local events, weather, news, and sports, with a focus on the “people-centric” aspects of the internet.

An online video platform for learning film making and production

A startup that helps you learn to code by making you build a simple tool that you eventually turn into a real product. The startup’s co-founder saw a need for the same kind of bootcamps in the area, and created the site to fill it.

Using machine learning, they can generate videos that will teach you how to do specific tasks faster.

A team of data scientists comes up with a way to use machine learning to detect fraudulent credit card purchases. The company says it has already helped its clients save $7 million, and expects to save the same amount this year as well.

Tech company that builds bots and machine learning tools to help companies build chatbots and build intelligence into their digital interactions.

Codeacademy is a web-based learning platform that allows users to complete online courses. The company raised $1.4 million in Series A funding in July 2015.

A startup that uses machine learning to provide personalized recommendations and content to customers.

A machine-learning software solution to optimize customer experience by identifying and removing unproductive clicks.

Amazon Web Services is popular for its cloud computing capabilities, but its AI-powered e-commerce system has not made it to market. Their SaaS product, Amazon Machine Learning, is intended to help companies use AI to improve their own products.

A startup that wants to learn people’s habits and use the information to suggest new products to them...with discounts.

A startup for learning how to build web apps.

A class-based platform for e-learning with a focus on career learning.

This startup is looking to replace the whole process of writing a paper from a researcher to publishing it in peer reviewed journals, using artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A company that runs gamified learning programs for employees and helps them retain information.

An online learning platform that uses computer vision to teach people how to code

This startup, which was co-founded by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, wants to bring machine learning to the enterprise.

The startup’s goal is to use machine learning to help advertisers reach more people on social media

A startup that helps people in developing countries learn English online

A startup that provides a service for people to learn how to mediate in divorce cases

A new way to evaluate performance, using machine learning to predict whether a team will meet goals before they’re even met.

A software company that uses machine learning to manage and handle re-ordering and inventory for online stores.

A chatbot that helps people learn how to kickstart conversations and build rapport quickly. The startup is working on a demo with YC.

A community for individuals who want to learn the basics of machine learning and data science.

A graduate of Y Combinator and Google Brain, a startup spun out of Stanford’s machine learning lab that wants to make machine learning accessible to researchers by making it easy to train models without having to write code.

A startup that aims to create a “virtual reality digital assistant” that enables the AI to learn how to answer questions and converse with users.

An online training platform that teaches people how to code with an interactive learning system.

This startup’s goal is to prevent ad fraud. It uses a combination of machine learning, data mining, and crowdsourcing to help companies like Amazon and Google detect fraudulent activity on their platforms.

A company that wants to build an app that helps students learn to code.

This startup has two co-founders, and they describe themselves as “…the first and only platform that helps [you] create and learn from inspiring and engaging content about personal finance, investing, and life.”