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F13
Foundation models that generate precise, editable vector graphics
Last verified September 24, 2026 · Updated daily
What F13 is building
F13 trains foundation models whose native output is SVG, not pixels. You give it text, an image or an existing graphic, and it returns a fully editable vector file: charts, scientific and educational diagrams, maps, infographics and brand-consistent layouts. The target is the category where diffusion models fail: graphics that have to be correct. A bar that is 12% taller than it should be isn't a stylistic choice, it's a wrong chart. Gregory Janik's framing: 'We didn't want to build another model that's impressively expressive and quietly wrong. We create visuals that are not only beautiful to look at, but are true to the brief, with the correct proportions, accurate data, and precise layouts.' The output stays editable, so a designer or a downstream program can change a label or a data point without regenerating. The economics are part of the product. F13 is aiming to price a generated graphic at 'a cent or even less', which makes it viable as infrastructure inside other products (reports, dashboards, edtech, docs) rather than a one-off creative tool. It is in early access via a developer API and web app, with a public launch planned for later in 2026. The team combines ML researchers from Meta and Porsche with designers who previously worked at Versace, Gucci and Nike.
Why this matters
Vector is the format that everything precise ships in: icons, OS imagery, labels, charts in every report and slide deck. It scales to any zoom level and can be edited. Frontier image models are good at pixels and bad at structure, and general LLMs writing SVG by hand produce geometry that breaks as soon as the task gets complex. That leaves a gap between 'looks plausible' and 'is correct', and Janik is betting a specialised model can own it rather than compete with OpenAI and Google head-on. The team is the second half of the argument. Ingimar Tomasson co-authored optimal-transport research presented at ICML 2025, and the founders met at Knowunity, where they worked on visuals for a learning product used by millions. Educational diagrams are exactly the kind of graphic that has to be right, and they have already shipped at that scale.
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The announcement lists hiring among the uses of funds alongside compute and data, but Janik told Tech Funding News there are no plans for significant expansion at this stage. The team is 7, mostly PhDs, and there is no careers page. Expect a few very selective hires, most likely ML research and design engineering.
Working at F13
F13 is a Tech company based in Berlin, Germany. Working at a Tech company at this stage means opportunity to shape your role based on the company stage.
Berlin, Germany is where most F13 positions are located.
How to actually get hired at F13
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
There's an ATS, but at F13, referrals get priority. Your cold application competes with sourced candidates and internal recommendations.
Who to contact at F13
What to show them
Build a small benchmark for chart correctness: generate 50 bar and line charts from known data with a frontier model writing SVG, then parse the output and measure how far bar heights, axis ticks and label positions drift from the ground truth. Publish the eval and the failure taxonomy.
A cold email that works at F13
What F13 screens for
Credo and Point Nine co-led in three weeks, without a deck, for a founder with two exits. That is conviction in the people more than a metric. Point Nine is a SaaS and API-business specialist, which fits a product priced at under a cent per graphic and sold through an API. For candidates: with 7 people and no posted roles, the window isn't a job board, it's being the obviously right person when they decide to hire before the public launch.
Customize your CV for the F13 role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Don't make these mistakes
Pitching general image-generation enthusiasm or comparing F13 to Midjourney. Gregory's whole thesis is that expressive-but-wrong is the problem. He has two exits, including drone flight-control software acquired by Helsing, and did credit-risk modelling at an FCA-regulated bank; he cares about correctness, not vibes. Also, 'I'd love to join your growing team' misreads the company: they have said they aren't expanding much. Lead with a precise technical contribution.
Mistakes that kill F13 applications
Generic CVs stand out at a -person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what F13 is dealing with right now — Vector is the format that everything precise ships in: icons, OS imagery, labels, charts in every report and slide deck, and what you'd do about it.
Most Tech applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
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The F13 interview process
4 stages · 14 days typical · take-home: no · modelled from similar companies
We don't yet have verified candidate reports for F13. What follows is the typical process for a -person Tech company — treat it as a model, not confirmed detail.
Interview stages
Recruiter Screen
Phone or video · 30 min
Basic qualification and logistics
Recruiter or HR
Hiring Manager Interview
Video call · 45 min
Role fit and experience deep-dive
Hiring manager
Technical/Functional Round
Video call · 60 min
Skills assessment and problem-solving
Team members
Final Round
In-person or video · 60 min
Culture fit and cross-functional alignment
Senior leadership
F13 interview timeline
Expect days total. Compared to similar Tech companies (14 days median), F13 is about average.
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How many jobs does F13 have open?
As of September 2026, F13 has 2 open positions.
Does F13 hire remotely?
F13 doesn't have remote openings at the moment. All roles are in Berlin, Germany.
What roles is F13 hiring for?
F13 is hiring across Engineering. The most recent opening is ML Research Engineer (vector/structured generation).
How do I apply for a job at F13?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at F13.
Does F13 respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on F13's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at F13?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at F13?
Expect 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks for Tech roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
How many rounds is the F13 interview?
4 stages: Recruiter Screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Technical/Functional Round, Final Round.
Is the F13 interview hard?
Expect relevant experience and culture fit, not algorithm trivia. Candidates report Final Round as the toughest stage.
Does F13 give a take-home task?
No, F13 does not include a take-home stage.
How long does F13 take to get back to you?
Around 14 days across the full process.
What should I prepare for the F13 interview?
Focus on relevant experience and culture fit. At people, they're testing whether you can operate without process, not whether you memorised algorithms.
Where is F13 based?
F13 is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
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