Foaster is an AI-native consulting firm focused on AI transformation for enterprises. It uses AI agents to map how work actually happens across an organization, then identifies high-impact AI opportunities and supports implementation through adoption tracking and personalized training. The company was founded by Raphaël Dabadie (CEO) and Alexandre Combes (CTO). Foaster is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
Foaster
ActiveThe AI-native consulting firm for AI transformation
Total raised
$500K
1 round
Stage
Seed
Jan 2026
Team
1-10
since 2026
Pricing
—
Founded
2026
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
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AI agents that map real enterprise workflows across teams
Automated discovery of high-impact AI opportunities
Implementation support with adoption tracking
Personalized training programs for staff
Workflow analysis of how work actually happens vs. documented process
ROI-oriented prioritization of AI initiatives
Change-management and rollout guidance
Ongoing measurement of AI adoption and impact
12/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
Jan 2026 Seed $500K ● Y Combinator
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$500K raised ·1 backer·10 network links
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- What does Foaster do?
- Foaster is an AI-native consulting firm that uses AI agents to map how work happens inside an enterprise, surface high-impact AI opportunities, and support implementation. It emphasizes adoption tracking and training rather than one-off recommendations.
- Who founded Foaster?
- Foaster was founded by Raphaël Dabadie (CEO) and Alexandre Combes (CTO). The company is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Is Foaster backed by investors?
- Foaster is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch. Further funding details have not been publicly disclosed.
- How is Foaster different from traditional consulting?
- Rather than relying solely on interviews and manual analysis, Foaster deploys AI agents to observe actual workflows, which it says makes discovery faster and recommendations more grounded in reality.
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