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Kernel

Kernel

Summer 2025

Crazy fast, open source infra for AI agents to use the Internet

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About Company

Kernel is crazy fast, open source infra for AI agents to access the internet 🧠🕸️ - Built on unikernels for crazy fast cold starts and low resource usage - Sub-150ms cold starts on managed headful browsers - Built-in stealth mode with residential proxies and automatic CAPTCHA solving - Full observability: session recording, live view, and full logs - Persistent sessions that maintain cookies and auth across invocations - Native support for all browser and computer use frameworks - SOC 2 compliant and HIPAA-ready Trusted by Cash App, Rye, and 1000+ others. Backed by Accel & Y Combinator (S25).

Active Founders

Catherine Jue

Catherine Jue

Co-Founder & CEO

Co-Founder and CEO @ Kernel. Previously co-founder @ Sway Finance (S16)

Rafael Garcia

Rafael Garcia

Co-founder & CTO

Co-founder and CTO at Kernel. We're making browser infra fast. Previously co-founder and CTO at Clever (S12, exited for $500m).

Company Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
Team Size6
Founded2025
StatusActive