Exa AI

Backed byY Combinator

Exa is a search engine built for AIs. We enable developers to filter the internet's content with complex queries in order to bring the world's knowledge into their AI apps

Location: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2021
Category: AI
Funding: VC-backed

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Summary: the company’s own description, ycombinator.com
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Funding: ycombinator.com — “Y Combinator Summer 2021”

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Founders of Exa AI

William Bryk
Jeffrey Wang

Investors backing Exa AI

Y Combinator

Frequently asked questions

What does Exa AI do?

Exa is a search engine built for AIs. We enable developers to filter the internet's content with complex queries in order to bring the world's knowledge into their AI apps

Where is Exa AI based?

Exa AI is based in San Francisco, United States.

When was Exa AI founded?

Exa AI was founded in 2021.

How much has Exa AI raised?

Exa AI is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.

Who founded Exa AI?

Exa AI was founded by William Bryk, Jeffrey Wang.

Who has invested in Exa AI?

Exa AI is backed by Y Combinator.