Kashikoi blog · Mar 2026
Argues that simulation and verifier infrastructure are needed to handle non-ergodic AI evaluation spaces.
Simulation Engine for Benchmarking AI Products
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Updated Jul 30, 2026
Kashikoi is a Y Combinator-backed simulation engine for AI testing and verification that benchmarks AI agents using realistic, no-code simulations and patent-pending world models.
Primary product
Simulation engine for benchmarking and evaluating AI agents
Founded
2025
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Technology, Information and Internet
Sub-industry
Generative AI / developer tools / AI evaluation and verification
Offices
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Business model
Stage
Pre-Seed
Total raised
$500K
Latest round
Pre-Seed · Jun 2025
Latest amount
$500K
Jun 2025 · Y Combinator
Investors
Technical, research-driven, and focused on AI verification, simulation, and evaluation; the blog emphasizes deep dives and engineering insights.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
Unknown; third-party estimates suggest about $220K ARR in 2025, but this is not company-confirmed
Kashikoi blog · Mar 2026
Argues that simulation and verifier infrastructure are needed to handle non-ergodic AI evaluation spaces.
Kashikoi blog · Jan 2026
Discusses a risk-adjusted framework for shipping agents and emphasizes evaluation coverage, tail risks, and guardrails.
Kashikoi blog · Nov 2025
Explains Kashikoi's view that verification and simulation are key bottlenecks for enterprise AI deployment.
Startup Intros · Jun 2025
Launch coverage describing Kashikoi as a simulation engine for benchmarking generative AI agents with prompt-free evaluations.
Startup Intros · Jun 2025
Reports a $500K seed/pre-seed funding round in June 2025.