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Backed byY Combinator
Continual inference: the fastest inference for open models.
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Raised
- $40M
- Stage
- Series A
- Founded
- 2025
- Category
- AI
- Funding
- VC-backed
Funding figures as of Sep 2026 · source
Sources, checked Sep 28, 2026. A fact that is missing is one we could not source, not a zero.
- Summary: written from wafer.ai
- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: wafer.ai — “Wafer Raises $40M Series A to Build AI That Optimizes AI”
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Founders of Wafer
- Emilio Andere
- Steven Arellano
Investors backing Wafer
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does Wafer do?
Continual inference: the fastest inference for open models.
Where is Wafer based?
Wafer is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was Wafer founded?
Wafer was founded in 2025.
How much has Wafer raised?
Wafer has raised $40M in their Series A round as of Sep 2026.
Who founded Wafer?
Wafer was founded by Emilio Andere, Steven Arellano.
Who has invested in Wafer?
Wafer is backed by Y Combinator.