AI startup Cosine, backed by Y Combinator, has raised $2.5 million and achieved a significant breakthrough with its AI developer, Genie, which rivals human software engineers.
- Company Overview: Founded in 2022 by Alistair Pullen, Sam Stenner, and Yang Li, Cosine focuses on creating AI that emulates human reasoning to tackle complex software development tasks.
- Advanced AI Capabilities: Cosine’s AI developer, Genie, can autonomously or collaboratively handle complex software tasks like bug fixing, feature building, and code refactoring.
- Record-Breaking Performance: Genie achieved a 30% score on SWE-Bench, the highest ever, surpassing other AI models like Factory and OpenAI’s GPT-4.
- Human-Like Reasoning: Cosine’s AI outperforms rivals by fine-tuning models to emulate human reasoning, enabling broader and more complex problem-solving.
- Investor Backing: Cosine secured $2.5M from investors including SOMA Capital, Uphonest, Lakestar, and Focal, reflecting confidence in its potential to transform software development.
With this new funding, Cosine is poised to enhance its groundbreaking AI technology, aiming to redefine the future of software development and deliver unprecedented value to the industry.