Checkmate

Checkmate is an a16z speedrun SR004 company. Based in San Francisco, California, United States of America. Team of 2, founded in 2024.

Fintech
AI Voice

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About Checkmate

GPAgent's own fund-neutral profile, written from public information. Updated Sep 25, 2026.

Summary

Checkmate builds an AI-native vertical SaaS product targeting complex, high-impact problems in fintech. The company is in stealth, so the specific workflow or customer job it addresses is not yet public. It is founded by a former Google product manager and an AI researcher with prior experience building and exiting a startup.

Facts

Cohort: a16z speedrun SR004
Industry: Fintech / AI Voice
Location: San Francisco, California, United States of America
Team size: 2
Founded: 2024
Website: labyrinth.io (opens in a new tab)

Founders (2)

James Sha
Co-founder & CTO
LinkedIn
Neil Garde
Co-founder & CEO
LinkedIn

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