AnswerThis

Backed byY Combinator
Total raised$500.0K
StageSeed
Hiring pace2 roles / 90d
Founded2023
Team size1-10
HQUniversity of Richmond, Virginia
IndustriesAI/ML

About AnswerThis

At AnswerThis, we understand the challenges of modern research. With millions of scientific papers published yearly, the task of extracting valuable insights can be overwhelming. Our platform is designed to empower researchers like you, offering detailed, paragraph-by-paragraph summaries from an extensive database of over 125 million papers.

We're not just summarizing abstracts; we're revolutionizing how literature reviews are conducted, saving you time and enhancing accuracy. Join our growing community of researchers and experience a 76% optimization in your research process.

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Company at a glance

Location
University of Richmond, Virginia
Investor
Y Combinator
LinkedInLinkedIn

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Funding History

SeedApr 2026

$500K

raised

AnswerThis, an AI-powered research assistant startup, raised $500,000 in seed-stage funding from Y Combinator.

Y Combinator

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