Airweave
YC X25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 7 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors
Airweave is a context retrieval layer that connects AI agents and RAG systems to apps, tools, and databases, enabling them to retrieve accurate, real-time information through a unified search interface. It allows developers to integrate multiple data sources with prebuilt connectors and query them in natural language.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)
Airweave was founded in 2025 by Lennert Jansen and Rauf Akdemir.
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Lennert Jansenin𝕏Co-FounderFounder of Airweave, a context retrieval layer that enables AI agents and RAG systems to access information across multiple apps, tools, and databases through a unified interface.
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Rauf AkdemirinCo-Founder & CTOFounder of Airweave, a developer tool that provides context retrieval and integration for AI agents and RAG systems across multiple applications and data sources.
Investors · 7
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 6
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Airweave do?
- Airweave is a context retrieval layer that connects AI agents and RAG systems to apps, tools, and databases, enabling them to retrieve accurate, real-time information through a unified search interface. It allows developers to integrate multiple data sources with prebuilt connectors and query them in natural language.
- Who founded Airweave?
- Airweave was founded by Lennert Jansen, Rauf Akdemir in 2025.
- Who are Airweave's investors?
- Airweave's investors include Orange Collective, Y Combinator, FCVC, Lux Capital, Homebrew, 468 Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Airweave raised?
- Airweave has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Airweave headquartered?
- Airweave is headquartered in San Francisco, US.