SymbyAI, an innovative SaaS platform, has successfully raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round, with notable participation from Drive Capital and CharacterVC, among others. Founded just last year by Ashia Livaudais and Michael House, the platform aims to streamline the scientific research process by providing organized workspaces for researchers. This allows users to access essential resources such as papers, code, data, and personal experiences all in one location.
One of the standout features of SymbyAI is its ability to track research progress efficiently. The platform integrates a unique AI feature that assists with critical tasks like peer review and replication, significantly enhancing productivity for researchers. “It’s also important to note that SymbyAI is built on a proprietary AI solution, so users don’t have to worry about accidentally sending confidential information to OpenAI, Anthropic, or any other company,” Livaudais explained in an interview with TechCrunch. This ensures that the intellectual property of researchers remains secure and is not utilized to train SymbyAI’s underlying models.
Ashia Livaudais founded SymbyAI after experiencing firsthand the outdated systems used in scientific research. “The foundations of Symby were formed while creating a solution to a problem that I was facing every day, and then realizing that my colleagues in the research community were looking for solutions to the exact same problems,” she stated. The team discovered that they could shorten critical research processes from months to mere hours, leading to increased demand for their product.
SymbyAI has established partnerships with various academic publishers, research organizations, and universities. Livaudais initially connected with her investors through the gBeta program, which is part of the gener8tor initiative. This program has proven instrumental in helping startups like SymbyAI find early-stage investors. Notably, Antler took a chance on SymbyAI by investing in its pre-seed round, further solidifying the company’s foundation.
With the influx of seed capital, SymbyAI is poised to expand its operations and strengthen its initial partnerships. The company is dedicated to continuing its mission of transforming the landscape of scientific research through innovative technology and user-focused solutions.
