Y-Combinator backed startup beats OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Perplexity on top research benchmarks

Today, San Francisco startup Spine announced "Spine Swarm" which has officially surpassed OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Manus, and Genspark on deep research benchmarks. In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the focus is shifting from single-model intelligence to collective execution. Spine Swarm is at the forefront of this shift, offering a platform that manages a “swarm” of AI agents to tackle complex, multi-step research and execution tasks that were previously impossible for a single AI to handle.

Following emerging agentic tools such as OpenClaw and Google's Deepsearch, Y-Combinator backed founders Akshay Budhkar & Ashwin Raman released a solution that bridges the gap between overly technical tools such as OpenClaw, and expensive deep research tools such as Deepsearch.

So - what is Spine Swarm? And what can you do with it?

Spine Swarm is an AI orchestration platform that deploys a team of specialized agents to work in parallel. Unlike traditional chatbots, Spine doesn’t just provide a text response; it builds real deliverables by leveraging over 300 different models simultaneously.

According to recent benchmarks, Spine Swarm has outperformed industry leaders including OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, and even Gemini on the most rigorous research challenges. It effectively turns every user into a “manager of infinite minds.”

What Can You Do With Spine Swarm?

The platform is designed to handle high-level cognitive labor, reducing tasks that take hours or days down to mere minutes. Here are the primary use cases:

1. Deep Competitive Intelligence

Spine can map out entire market landscapes with surgical precision.

• Automated Research: Identify relevant startups and competitors instantly.
• Data Tracking: Monitor funding rounds, messaging shifts, and product launches.
• Sentiment Analysis: Aggregate user sentiment from across the web to understand how competitors are perceived.
• Visual Dashboards: All findings are compiled into a neat, digestible dashboard for immediate review.

2. Strategic Business Analysis (Go/No-Go)

For founders and executives, Spine acts as a high-speed strategy consultant.

• Interactive Scoping: Before starting, the swarm asks clarifying questions (e.g., target markets, price points) to ensure accuracy.
• Market Sizing: Agents analyze market shifts, interest rates, and regulatory landscapes state-by-state.
• Gap Analysis: Identify where existing market players fall short.
• Rapid Turnaround: A comprehensive go/no-go analysis that typically takes 2 days can be completed in just 15 minutes.

3. Data Synthesis and Execution

Spine integrates directly with your existing apps (like Google Drive) to turn raw data into actionable assets.

• Transcript Analysis: Pull user interview transcripts and extract pain points or cluster them by frequency.
• Deliverable Creation: Automatically draft product strategy memos and build slide decks for board meetings.
• Rapid Prototyping: One agent can even spin up a landing page to test new business directions with real users.

Key Performance Metrics

The efficiency gains provided by Spine Swarm are significant, as highlighted in their latest performance data:

Key Takeaway: Spine Swarm is not just a smarter model; it is a management layer for AI. It provides a transparent “canvas” where every source is cited and every reasoning step is visible, ensuring that the “infinite minds” under your command are working accurately and accountably.

How to Get Started

Spine Swarm is currently offering early access to users looking to scale their research and execution capabilities. Interested parties can sign up at getspine.ai to join the next generation of AI-driven management.