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Kernel is crazy fast, open source infra for AI agents to access the internet 🧠🕸️ - Built on unikernels for crazy fast cold starts and low resource usage - Sub-150ms cold starts on managed headful browsers - Built-in stealth mode with residential proxies and automatic CAPTCHA solving - Full observability: session…
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2025
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Funding
- VC-backed
Sources, checked Sep 26, 2026. A fact that is missing is one we could not source, not a zero.
- Summary: the company’s own description, ycombinator.com
- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: ycombinator.com — “Y Combinator Summer 2025”
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Founders of Kernel
- Catherine Jue
- Rafael Garcia
Investors backing Kernel
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does Kernel do?
Kernel is crazy fast, open source infra for AI agents to access the internet 🧠🕸️ - Built on unikernels for crazy fast cold starts and low resource usage - Sub-150ms cold starts on managed headful browsers - Built-in stealth mode with residential proxies and automatic CAPTCHA solving - Full observability: session…
Where is Kernel based?
Kernel is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was Kernel founded?
Kernel was founded in 2025.
How much has Kernel raised?
Kernel is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.
Who founded Kernel?
Kernel was founded by Catherine Jue, Rafael Garcia.
Who has invested in Kernel?
Kernel is backed by Y Combinator.