How much did Certus AI raise in its Pre-seed?

$500K, announced on 21 October 2025.

Who invested in Certus AI's Pre-seed?

3 investors are named for this round: Y Combinator (lead), Team Ignite Ventures and Pioneer Fund.

Funding roundPre-seed

Certus AI Pre-seed

Certus AI raised $500K in a Pre-seed led by Y Combinator, with Team Ignite Ventures and Pioneer Fund participating. It was announced on 21 October 2025.

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Amount raised: $500K; USD
Announced: 21 Oct 2025; 1 year ago
Investors: 3; 1 lead · 2 participating

Investors in Certus AI's Pre-seed3

Lead

Y Combinator
Accelerator
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Participating

Team Ignite Ventures
Venture Capital
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Pioneer Fund
Venture Capital
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Sources for this round1

techcentral.co.za19-year-old Capetonian’s AI start-up wins Y Combinator backing

Frequently asked about Certus AI's Pre-seed

How much did Certus AI raise in its Pre-seed?: $500K, announced on 21 October 2025.
Who led Certus AI's Pre-seed?: Y Combinator led the round.
Who invested in Certus AI's Pre-seed?: 3 investors are named for this round: Y Combinator (lead), Team Ignite Ventures and Pioneer Fund.