Deep Cogito
San Francisco, United States
◆ Total Raised
$43M
◆ Stage
series-a
◆ Location
San Francisco, United States
◆ Founded
2024
◆ Team size
11-50
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◆ About Deep Cogito
AI startup developing post-training engines and models capable of recursive self-improvement.
◆ What sets it apart
It focuses on post-training and iterated distillation approaches to create models that can switch between fast answers and deeper reasoning, with an emphasis on recursive self-improvement.
◆ Sectors
◆ Business
ModelSaaS
CustomerAI teams, researchers, and enterprises building or deploying advanced reasoning models
◆ Notable
- Launched from stealth in 2025 with open LLMs up to 70B parameters
- Raised a reported $13M seed round in 2025
- Raised a reported $43M Series A in 2026
◆ Backing funds on Raise
- Nexus Venture Partnersseries-a
◆ Funding rounds
26 Aug 2026
Led by TQ Ventures
With Benchmark, Nexus Venture Partners, Atreides Management, South Park Commons, Zscaler
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◆ FAQ
What does Deep Cogito do?
AI startup developing post-training engines and models capable of recursive self-improvement.
Where is Deep Cogito based?
Deep Cogito is based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2024.
How much has Deep Cogito raised?
Deep Cogito has raised $43M in tracked funding and is currently at the series-a stage.
Who has invested in Deep Cogito?
Investors in Deep Cogito include Benchmark, Innovation Endeavors, South Park Commons, TQ Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, Atreides Management and Zscaler.