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Anakin

YC S21

Austin, US · Founded 2021 · 70 employees · 8 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.

Also known as Anakin Technologies, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceAPIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Anakin was founded in 2021 by Mohit Prateek and Rashmi Bala.

MPMohit Prateek
Mohit PrateekFounderMohit Prateek is the founder of Anakin, an API platform that extracts structured data from websites for AI agents and data teams.
RBRashmi Bala
Rashmi BalaCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerShe previously worked across eCommerce companies and holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from IIT Kanpur.
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Chaitra STalent Acquisition Specialist
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Nikish BakshiTalent Acquisition Specialist
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Shikha KManagerformer
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Pallavi TTalent Acquisition Leadformer
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Sasank PandeyHead of Human Resourcesformer
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Chandu KishanTalent Acquisition Specialistformer
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Aravind ZTalent Acquisition Specialistformer
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Pooja DuttaTalent Acquisition Specialistformer

Investors · 8

Pioneerlisted by PioneerToronto, Ontario

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ACE & CompanyreportedGeneva

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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HOF CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $10M

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Anakin's Product Extractor - One API to scrape any eCommerce pageycombinator.com · Mar 2024

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, Pioneer, ACE & Company, Harvard Management Company, HOF Capital, Peterson Venture Partners.
Where is Anakin headquartered?
Anakin is headquartered in Austin, US.