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Developing a synthetic intelligence platform to enable machines with human-like reasoning and language comprehension.

• Novel intelligence model: Based on cognitive structures rather than neural networks or LLMs.
• Diverse market potential: Targets consumers, enterprises, and developers across industries.
• High-caliber team: Founded by engineers with $350M+ in previous exits.
• Product-ready platform: Technology positioned for consumer and enterprise product rollout.
• Patented innovation: Unique approach backed by issued patents and proprietary knowledge model.

New Sapience is raising funds to bring to market a new class of machine intelligence called “sapiens,” designed to achieve true cognitive comprehension and language understanding. Unlike traditional AI and large language models, New Sapience’s platform is built on a structured foundation of human-curated knowledge and common sense. The company has developed a patented system of “cognitive atoms” assembled into a scalable knowledge core that allows machines to understand and reason about the world as humans do. This innovation enables a broad range of synthetic intelligence applications, from consumer-facing personal companions to enterprise-grade domain-specific tools.

With a vision to offer synthetic intelligence as a service, New Sapience plans to license its technology for custom applications, while also building a direct-to-consumer Companion Sapiens product and a Knowledge Store marketplace for curated knowledge modules. The company’s roadmap includes the development and public launch of sapiens capable of conversational memory and context-aware assistance, initially for English-speaking smartphone users. The leadership team, with backgrounds in NASA, Lockheed, and major research institutions, has already achieved over $350 million in prior exits. With the sapiens core model nearing a key capability milestone, this offering supports scaling development, launching the first products, and expanding commercialization efforts.

Company Info

New Sapience is building sapiens—synthetic intelligence systems that mimic human cognition—for individuals and businesses, aiming to revolutionize AI.

New Sapience is developing a new class of intelligent software entities called “sapiens,” designed to emulate human understanding and cognition by leveraging a proprietary cognitive architecture. Unlike large language models, sapiens do not rely on probabilistic outputs or massive supercomputers. Instead, they are built on structured knowledge systems derived from what the company calls “cognitive atoms,” forming the basis for Digital DNA and a commonsense world model. These systems are designed to comprehend, reason, and learn through language in a way that mimics human thought processes.

The company offers products across several categories including Companion Sapiens for individual users, Pro Sapiens for enterprises, a development platform for creating custom sapiens, and a knowledge marketplace. New Sapience is targeting a global addressable market of smartphone users and automation-intensive industries. With more than $5 million raised, a founding team with $350 million in collective exits, and proprietary technology aimed at achieving synthetic intelligence—distinct from traditional AI—the company envisions a future of cognitive machines integrated into everyday life and enterprise applications.