Instance (YC Summer 2026)

TL;DR: Instance is a Y Combinator Summer 2026 startup A benchmark for synthetic video, currently active with a team of 2.

A benchmark for synthetic video

YC ID
31341
YC Batch
Summer 2026
Status
Active
Team size
2
Industry
B2B
Tags
Generative AI, Robotics, Data Labeling
YC profile
https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/instance

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Instance is a physics-aware quality layer for AI-generated video, built to improve world models — scanning synthetic video for physics violations and layering in human judgment at scale to benchmark what reads as real versus fake. Built for teams betting on synthetic data who need a reliable quality gate. We're a team of technical cofounders from MIT who met in middle school!

Frequently asked questions

Is Instance a YC (Y Combinator) company?

Yes. Instance was funded by Y Combinator in the Summer 2026 batch. A benchmark for synthetic video

What does Instance do?

Instance is a physics-aware quality layer for AI-generated video, built to improve world models — scanning synthetic video for physics violations and layering in human judgment at scale to benchmark what reads as real versus fake. Built for teams betting on synthetic data who need a reliable quality gate. We're a team…

What YC batch was Instance in?

Instance was part of Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch.

How big is Instance?

Instance has a team of 2 people according to Y Combinator's directory.

Is Instance still active?

Instance is currently listed as Active with a team of 2 in Y Combinator's directory.

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