Tensil

Tensil is a dynamic startup located in San Francisco, CA, and operates with a fully remote team of two. As a participant in the Y-Combinator S19 batch, Tensil operates within the industrials sector, specifically focusing on manufacturing and robotics. The company has developed a groundbreaking algorithm that designs hardware accelerators specifically for machine learning models. This technology achieves a performance that is ten times better per watt-dollar compared to traditional GPUs and other hardware accelerators. Tensil’s technology allows customers to develop products with custom hardware at their core, enhancing product functionality and efficiency. Additionally, Tensil offers a range of products and services including open source machine learning accelerators for edge computing, and supports convolutional neural network inference on edge FPGA platforms. They provide a machine learning model compiler and hardware generator, which aids in creating and deploying custom ML inference accelerators. Tensil is also committed to open source development, with various projects available on GitHub, and provides comprehensive support through free and paid plans, which include email and chat support, private channels, on-site support, and custom feature development. The company also maintains a community platform for documentation, support, and collaboration, fostering a supportive environment for users and developers.