Anakin
YC S21Austin, US · Founded 2021 · 70 employees · 5 known investors
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Anakin provides an API that extracts structured data from websites for AI agents and data teams, adapting automatically when site layouts change and operating across thousands of sites globally at reduced cost compared to browser-based approaches.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceAPIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Anakin was founded in 2021 by Mohit Prateek and Rashmi Bala.
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Mohit Prateekin𝕏FounderMohit Prateek is the founder of Anakin, an API platform that extracts structured data from websites for AI agents and data teams.
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Rashmi Balain𝕏FounderShe previously worked across eCommerce companies and holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur.
Investors · 5
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
ACE & CompanyreportedNew York
HOF Capitalreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $25K – $15M
Also in the syndicate · 2
IntegrityYCombinator
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedDec 2021 · 2 sources
ACE & Company, HOF Capital, Integrity, Pioneer Fund, YCombinator
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Competitors · 6
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Apify5 shared keywordsApify provides a platform for web data extraction and browser automation, enabling developers to build web crawlers and data scraping tools using JavaScript. The platform serves developers and AI builders globally who need to extract and process web data at scale.
SEMrush4 shared keywordsSemrush provides competitive intelligence, SEO, keyword research, and content generation tools for growth marketers and small teams to improve visibility and optimize their acquisition funnel across Google and AI search.
Zapier4 shared keywordsZapier provides a platform for connecting AI models and agents to workflows and business applications, enabling teams to automate tasks across over 9,000 apps without coding. The platform serves enterprises, operations teams, and businesses of all sizes looking to deploy AI-driven automation for lead capture, customer support, employee onboarding, and other business processes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Anakin do?
- Anakin provides an API that extracts structured data from websites for AI agents and data teams, adapting automatically when site layouts change and operating across thousands of sites globally at reduced cost compared to browser-based approaches.
- Who founded Anakin?
- Anakin was founded by Mohit Prateek, Rashmi Bala in 2021.
- Who are Anakin's investors?
- Anakin's investors include Y Combinator, ACE & Company, HOF Capital.
- Where is Anakin headquartered?
- Anakin is headquartered in Austin, US.