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Yann LeCun

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Yann LeCun is VP & Chief AI Scientist of Facebook. He remains a Professor of Computer Science and Neural Science at New York University, whe...

Investor Profile

Yann LeCun has backed more than 10 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, France.
  • Strong thematic focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Information Technology.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Series E (10%)

Country Focus

  • United States (60%)
  • United Kingdom (20%)
  • France (10%)

Industry Focus

  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Machine Learning
  • Information Technology
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Software
  • Data Center
  • Data Integration
  • Database
  • Chatbot
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Yann LeCun frequently co-invest with?

Baillie Gifford
Europe, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, Edinburgh
Co-Investments: 1
Necessary Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Compound
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Quiet Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Eclipse Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 2
Radical Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Amplify Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Balderton Capital
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
CC
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Outset Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Yann LeCun often collaborate with?

RB
North America, Virgin Islands, United States
Shared Deals: 2
JD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 3
LL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
ES
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 2
DK
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
AG
North America, Arkansas, United States, Oxford
Shared Deals: 1
Geoffrey Hinton
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
AD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
PA
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Yann LeCun?

The company specializes in developing AI research agents that streamline knowledge workflows.

Series AMay 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $43,500,000
Workhelix

Palo Alto, California, United States

Workhelix is a developer of workforce management platform to assist with business management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologySoftware
Series AFeb 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
SandboxAQ

Palo Alto, California, United States

SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhances cybersecurity and materials science.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS
Series EDec 18, 2024
Amount Raised: $300,000,000
DatologyAI

Redwood City, California, United States

DatologyAI is an AI-data curation startup that develops deep learning tools for automatic selection in data training.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterData IntegrationDatabaseInformation Technology
SeedFeb 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $11,650,000
Perplexity AI

San Francisco, California, United States

Perplexity AI is an AI-chat-based conversational search engine that delivers answers to questions using language models.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotGenerative AIMachine LearningNatural Language ProcessingSearch Engine
SeedSep 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,100,000
Wayve

London, England, United Kingdom

Wayve is a developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning
Series BJan 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,610,840
Wayve

London, England, United Kingdom

Wayve is a developer of Embodied AI technology for automated driving.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleMachine Learning
Series AAug 1, 2020
Amount Raised: $19,843,843
Antescofo

Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Antescofo empowers mobile devices with musical AI.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)MusicSoftware
SeedFeb 18, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Faira

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Faira is a real estate technology platform that is revolutionizing the way people buy and sell homes.

E-CommerceInternetPropTechReal EstateResidentialService Industry
SeedJun 13, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Caption Health

Brisbane, California, United States

Caption Health is a medical company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret ultrasound exams.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMachine LearningMedicalMedical Device
SeedJan 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $2,200,000