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Arzana

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 9 employees · Hiring · 13 known investors

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Arzana provides ERP and automation tools designed specifically for manufacturers and distributors to streamline administrative and office operations. The company serves American manufacturers with a forward-deployed model where engineers work onsite to customize solutions for their existing operations.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Arzana was founded in 2025 by William Alexander and Marshall Kools.

WAWilliam Alexander
William AlexanderCo-FounderWilliam Alexander studied economics and computer science at Stanford. He has a background in manufacturing.
MKMarshall Kools
Marshall KoolsCo-FounderMarshall Kools holds an MS in Engineering and Policy from Stanford and is co-founder and COO of Arzana.
MR
Marshall RubinFounder
VS
Vasco Singhmember of technical staff
JP
Joseph PolitiLead Founding Engineer

Investors · 13

Eight Capitallisted by Eight CapitalNorwalk

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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C Square Capitalreported

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Fjor FoundersreportedLos Angeles

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Founders FuturereportedParis

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Precursor VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $4M

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Sandwith Ventures, LLCreported

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Spot VCreportedNewark

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Sunshine LakereportedN Las Vegas

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Zero Indexreported

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Legal entities · 1

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In the news

Arzana – AI Office Automation for Manufacturersycombinator.com · Apr 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Arzana do?
Arzana provides ERP and automation tools designed specifically for manufacturers and distributors to streamline administrative and office operations. The company serves American manufacturers with a forward-deployed model where engineers work onsite to customize solutions for their existing operations.
Who founded Arzana?
Arzana was founded by William Alexander, Marshall Kools in 2025.
Who are Arzana's investors?
Arzana's investors include Y Combinator, Eight Capital, Amino Capital, C Square Capital, Fjor Founders, Founders Future, Precursor Ventures, Robinhood and 5 more.
Where is Arzana headquartered?
Arzana is headquartered in San Francisco, US.