PIN AI
Category: AI Infrastructure
PIN AI offers a decentralized, open-source Personal Intelligence Network that allows users to host AI models on their devices, ensuring privacy and data sovereignty. PIN AI was founded in 2024. The company is led by Davide Crapis. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: $10 million. Latest round: Pre-seed funding announced in September 2024. Key investors include a16z CSX, Hack VC, Anagram Ventures LP, Symbolic Capital Partners LP, Blockchain Builders Fund LP.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- $10 million
Value proposition
Empowers users to control and monetize their personal data securely, using on-device AI models.
Products and solutions
Personal Intelligence Network (PIN) for decentralized AI management
Unique value
PIN AI's decentralized approach allows users to manage AI models locally, ensuring privacy and data control, unlike centralized AI solutions.
Target customer
Individuals seeking privacy-focused AI solutions for personal data management
Industries served
Consumer technology, AI, data privacy
Technology advantage
Open-source platform with blockchain integration for secure data management and AI model deployment.
How they differentiate
PIN AI focuses on decentralized, on-device AI for privacy and user control, unlike competitors' centralized models.
Main competitors
Apple Intelligence, Meta AI, OpenAI
Key partnerships
Worldcoin for integration, Nexa AI for mobile AI partnership, various investors and blockchain projects
Major milestones
Secured significant pre-seed funding Participation in the a16z Crypto Startup Accelerator Launched mobile app for personalized on-device AI (Feb 2025)
Growth metrics
Not publicly disclosed
Market positioning
Positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to traditional AI platforms.
Geographic focus
Global, with a focus on regions where data privacy is a significant concern.
Patents and IP
Not explicitly mentioned
About Davide Crapis
Davide Crapis is a co-founder of PIN AI, leading protocol research. His background includes research at the Ethereum Foundation and experience as a member of South Park Commons. His expertise lies in blockchain technology and AI research, with a focus on decentralized systems.
Official website: https://www.pinai.io