
Spate is a Y Combinator-backed company that leverages machine intelligence to analyze consumer behavior signals, identifying trends in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded by ex-Googlers, Spate provides data-driven insights that help brands make informed decisions about product development and marketing strategies. With access to over 20 billion search signals and 40 million TikTok videos, Spate positions itself as a leader in trend forecasting, enabling brands to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

Spate is a Y Combinator-backed company that leverages machine intelligence to analyze consumer behavior signals, identifying trends in the beauty and wellness industries. Founded by ex-Googlers, Spate provides data-driven insights that help brands make informed decisions about product development and marketing strategies. With access to over 20 billion search signals and 40 million TikTok videos, Spate positions itself as a leader in trend forecasting, enabling brands to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market.
Sector: AI-powered trend intelligence for consumer brands (beauty, wellness, F&B)
Founders: Olivier Zimmer and Yarden Horwitz (former Googlers)
Backers: Y Combinator; investors include Kima Ventures and Initialized Capital
Employees: ~25
Trend forecasting and market research for consumer brands
Market research / Trend intelligence
1800000.00 USD
Seed round listed with five investors including Kima Ventures and Initialized Capital; Y Combinator-backed
“Backed by Y Combinator; investors include Kima Ventures and Initialized Capital”