Ardent
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
Ardent provides instant, production-grade database clones that load in seconds and scale efficiently, enabling AI agents and developers to test database code and solve data problems without risk to production. The platform is designed for data teams running AI workloads at scale.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Ardent was founded in 2025 by Vikram Chennai.
VC
Vikram Chennaiin𝕏FounderVikram studied computer science at Cornell and previously worked as an ML engineer. He is now building database sandbox tools for AI agents.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 1
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The Ardent Cos. Forms Self-Storage Fund, Adds Capital for Growthinsideselfstorage.com · Jul 2026
Ardent Health (ARDT) Could Be 23% Undervalued On Russell Index Removals - Simply Wall St Newssimplywall.st · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Ardent do?
- Ardent provides instant, production-grade database clones that load in seconds and scale efficiently, enabling AI agents and developers to test database code and solve data problems without risk to production. The platform is designed for data teams running AI workloads at scale.
- Who founded Ardent?
- Ardent was founded by Vikram Chennai in 2025.
- Who are Ardent's investors?
- Ardent's investors include Crane Venture Partners, Y Combinator.
- Where is Ardent headquartered?
- Ardent is headquartered in San Francisco, US.