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Jul 19
YC S26 · vendo.run
Vendo — Lets end users build their own features on top of a product
Let your users build their own features on top of your product
B2BCustomer successArtificial intelligenceYCYC S26 · +2
YC S26 · rekursiv.ai
rekursiv.ai — AI scientists that compound their own breakthroughs
Scale AI scientists whose own breakthroughs accelerate the next.
Artificial intelligenceDeep learningMachine learningB2BYCYC S26 · +3
Jul 18
YC S26 · manufacturingintelligence.org
HERA — Automates mechanical design reviews
Hera automates mechanical design reviews to catch thousand dollar…
B2BManufacturingIndustrialsYCYC S26 · +2
YC S26 · kebra.ai
Kebra — AI for field service companies
Make your field service company AI-native
AiopsArtificial intelligenceB2BYCYC S26 · +2
Jul 17
YC S26 · thebillow.ai
Billow AI Labs — Accounting and finance services for regulated industries
AI-native Accounting & Finance Firm for Regulated Industries
Artificial intelligenceFinanceB2BWorkflow automationYCYC S26 · +3
YC S26
Bizmark launches at YC (Summer 2026)
The operating system built to each company’s reality.
Artificial intelligenceManufacturingAutomationB2BYCYC S26 · +3
YC S26
Belvedir launches at YC (Summer 2026)
The autonomous private AI platform.
Machine learningReinforcement learningB2BYCYC S26 · +2
YC S26 · donkey.trade
Donkey — Factory-direct sourcing from China for US importers
The AI-native trading company: China factory-direct for US importers
LogisticsManufacturingSupply chainArtificial intelligenceB2BYC · +1 · +4
$1B · valaratomics.com
Valar Atomics — Synthetic fuels made from CO2 and water with nuclear power
Valar Atomics is an energy startup based in El Segundo, Calif. which aims to produce low-cost, carbon neutral synthetic fuels by leveraging atomic energy. Valar’s proprietary technology will generate synthetic fuels such as aviation fuel, diesel, and natural gas from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water, using mass-manufactured nuclear reactors as the energy source for the reactions. The company aims to sell its synthetic fuels as drop-in replacements for naturally extracted petroleum at a lower price than conventional products from the oil and gas industry.
ManufacturingEnergyOil and gasSequoia$100M+Renewable energy · +3
$109M · aspisotopes.com
ASP Isotopes — Isotope enrichment for nuclear energy and quantum computing
ASP Isotopes is an advanced materials company (Nasdaq: ASPI) pioneering next-generation isotope enrichment. Over the past 18 years, our scientists have developed the proprietary Aerodynamic Separation Process (ASP)—a breakthrough technology that enables the enrichment of isotopes that are difficult or impossible to process using traditional methods. Our platform uniquely supports the enrichment of elements across both low and high atomic masses, unlocking capabilities beyond conventional approaches. The applications of ASP are broad and transformative, spanning nuclear energy and advanced reactors to quantum computing and other high-precision technologies.
Building material$100M+
Jul 16
YC S26 · rapidfolio.com
Rapidfolio — AI for fintechs and banks
AI for fintechs & banks
FintechSaaSAutomationArtificial intelligenceB2BYC · +1 · +4
YC S26 · axelrod.live
Axelrod — Boutique hotels that run themselves
Boutique Hotels that run themselves
Artificial intelligenceTravelB2BYCYC S26 · +2
YC S26 · codealmanac.com
Almanac — A self-updating wiki for coding agents
Self updating wiki for your coding agents
Generative AIB2BYCYC S26 · +1
YC S26 · instaplay.ai
Instaplay — An AI-native social platform, starting with games
AI-Native Social Platform, Starting with Games
Artificial intelligenceGamingConsumerYCYC S26 · +2
$60M Series B · instalily.ai
InstaLILY — AI agents that run sales and service work for distributors
InstaLILY is the platform for hiring AI Teammates who already know your industry vertical. Its domain-trained AI agents—called InstaWorkers™—execute the core sales, service, and operations workflows of distribution-heavy and regulated businesses. Built for execution and immediate impact, InstaWorkers™ plug into your existing tools to deliver value from day one.
SoftwareArtificial intelligenceInformation technology servicesEnergize CapitalHome Depot VenturesInsight Partners · +2 · +5
$509M · point.com
Point Digital Finance, Inc. — Home equity investments and HELOCs for homeowners
Point offers homeowners Home Equity Investments (HEIs), HELOCs and SEED investments which enable home buyers to make larger down payments. You can access up to $500k with a quick online application, and top-notch customer service to help you through the process.
Information technology$100M+
Jul 15
YC S26 · illumelabs.ai
Illume Labs — A 24/7 personal health and longevity companion
24/7 Personal Health & Longevity Companion
Generative AIHealthcareBiotechnologyHealth wellnessArtificial intelligenceYC · +1 · +4
$302M · waldenrobotics.com
Walden Robotics — General-purpose robots that learn while doing real work
Walden Robotics is a full-stack Physical AI company that is focused on building and deploying general-purpose robots. These robots are designed to continuously learn and improve while performing real work. The company aims to integrate advanced AI technologies into practical robotic solutions. Launched with significant funding, it positions itself as an innovator in the robotics industry.
Artificial intelligenceMachine learningRoboticsAe VenturesBoeingDeviation Capital · +6 · +9
Jul 13
YC S26 · subvysion.com
SubVysion — 3D underground maps that help contractors dig safely
We help contractors dig safer with 3D maps of underground…
Augmented realityConstructionReal estate and constructionYCYC S26 · +2
$21M · augmodo.com
Augmodo — Wearable badges that track shelf inventory for retailers
Augmodo is the only real-time inventory and task tracker that uses wearable SmartBadge™ on retail associates, creating live 3D store maps with cutting-edge tech to enhance retail experiences and cut costs for retailers, brands and consumers. The spatial AI assistant builds better, more accurate shelf inventory and creates planograms updated dozens of times daily. The Augmodo system is easy to scale, 100X cheaper than alternatives and requires no operational changes.
SoftwareArtificial intelligenceE commerceArena HoldingsChemist WarehouseInterlace · +10 · +13
$3.2M Seed · sectionschool.com
Section — Live, cohort-based AI courses for knowledge workers
Section is the online business school for the age of AI, offering AI courses in a fast, live, cohort-based format. Founded in 2019 by NYU Professor Scott Galloway and led by serial entrepreneur Greg Shove, Section aims to help knowledge workers augment their day-to-day work. The school has taught 44,000 students across 95 countries and partners with over 200 enterprise clients to train future leaders.
Artificial intelligenceEducationMachine learning$1M+E learning · +2
Jul 12
YC S26 · onecli.sh
OneCLI — An identity gateway for AI agents
The Identity Gateway for AI Agents
B2BCybersecurityOpen sourceInfrastructureArtificial intelligenceYC · +1 · +4
Jul 10
YC S26 · librabots.com
Libra Robotics — Autonomous robots for solar farm construction
Autonomous robots for solar farm construction
Robotic process automationSolar powerSustainabilityIndustrialsYCYC S26 · +3