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NeoCognition is a research lab building a new class of AI agents that continuously learn the structure, workflows, and constraints of the environments they operate in, then specialize into domain experts by learning a 'world model of work.' The goal is agents that are faster, cheaper, and more reliable than general-purpose LLM agents.
Founded by AI researchers Yu Su (CEO), Xiang Deng, and Yu Gu, the team grew out of one of the most established AI agent labs in the US at Ohio State University. About 15 employees are on board, the majority holding PhDs. NeoCognition plans to sell its agent systems to enterprises, including SaaS companies that want to build agent-worker products.
The company emerged from stealth in April 2026 with a $40M seed round co-led by Cambium Capital and Walden Catalyst Ventures, with Vista Equity Partners and angels including Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Databricks co-founder Ion Stoica participating. AI researchers Dawn Song, Ruslan Salakhutdinov, and Luke Zettlemoyer are among the founding advisors.
Funding History
1 round · $40M total| Date | Stage | Lead Investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Seed | — | $40M |
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When was NeoCognition founded?
NeoCognition was founded in 2025, United States.
How much funding has NeoCognition raised?
NeoCognition has raised $40M across 1 round — most recently a Seed in Apr 2026.
Where is NeoCognition headquartered?
NeoCognition is headquartered in United States.
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