Fastino Labs
Fastino Labs is a Palo Alto-based AI company and applied research lab founded in 2024. The company specializes in developing Task-Specific Language Models (TLMs), also known as small language models (SLMs), which are designed for high accuracy and fast CPU inference. Fastino Labs offers a range of specialized AI products, including open-source models like GLiNER and GLiNER2 for entity extraction and text classification, as well as the Pioneer system for fine-tuning and deploying models quickly. The company primarily serves enterprise customers and AI developers who need reliable and cost-efficient AI solutions for specific tasks such as data redaction and document summarization. Fastino Labs is led by CEO Ash Lewis and COO George Hurn-Maloney, and has secured nearly $25 million in funding. With a focus on making AI more accessible and efficient, Fastino Labs aims to advance the future of AI through its innovative small language models.