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Alkali

YC X25

Houston, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · Hiring · 4 known investors

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Alkali provides AI-powered takeoff and estimation software for structural steel projects, automatically detecting and quantifying steel members, calculating tonnage, and generating nesting plans. The platform serves structural steel fabricators and estimators, integrating with tools like Tekla and Bluebeam.

Also known as Alkali Engineering Inc. · Alkali Engineering · Alkali, Alkali Engineering

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareB2BDesign ToolsAI AssistantUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Alkali was founded in 2025 by Emmett Goodman and Victor Miller.

EGEmmett Goodman
Emmett GoodmanCo-FounderEmmett Goodman has a background in chemical engineering and generative AI. He is building an AI system designed to assist with chemical process engineering.
VMVictor Miller
Victor MillerCo-FounderVictor Miller has trained and worked as a chemical engineer, laboratory scientist, and data scientist. He is co-founder of Alkali Engineering, developing AI-powered process engineering solutions.

Investors · 4

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Unpopular VenturesreportedMiami · $100K – $500K

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Alkali – The AI Copilot for Chemical Process Designycombinator.com · May 2025Alkali Funding | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Alkali do?
Alkali provides AI-powered takeoff and estimation software for structural steel projects, automatically detecting and quantifying steel members, calculating tonnage, and generating nesting plans. The platform serves structural steel fabricators and estimators, integrating with tools like Tekla and Bluebeam.
Who founded Alkali?
Alkali was founded by Emmett Goodman, Victor Miller in 2025.
Who are Alkali's investors?
Alkali's investors include Gigascale Capital, Y Combinator, Twenty Two Ventures, Unpopular Ventures.
Where is Alkali headquartered?
Alkali is headquartered in Houston, US.