Axal
YC W25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 4 known investors
Axal deploys AI agents connected to enterprise ERPs to automate order entry, customer inquiries, and sales tasks for manufacturers and distributors. The platform reduces manual data entry and improves accuracy across revenue, finance, and operations workflows.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardwareRoboticsSaaSManufacturingElectronicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)
Axal was founded in 2025 by Samai Patel and Nand Vinchhi.
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Samai PatelinFounderSamai Patel studied computer science and cybersecurity, and worked on space safety software for Amazon Project Kuiper starting at age 20.
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Nand VinchhiinCo-Founder & CTOHe previously worked as an engineer at Airchat and conducted research at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Investors · 4
Competitors · 2
by search overlapDecisional AI5 shared keywordsDecisional provides AI agents that automate operational tasks within existing business software, handling workflows such as expense reconciliation, preventive maintenance, and field service management. The platform pairs general AI capabilities with custom automation agents that build, run, and repair workflows across connected applications.
Serval4 shared keywordsServal is an AI-native IT service management (ITSM) platform that automates help desk requests, employee onboarding/offboarding, and access provisioning using AI agents. It serves enterprise IT teams seeking to automate routine workflows while maintaining security controls.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Axal do?
- Axal deploys AI agents connected to enterprise ERPs to automate order entry, customer inquiries, and sales tasks for manufacturers and distributors. The platform reduces manual data entry and improves accuracy across revenue, finance, and operations workflows.
- Who founded Axal?
- Axal was founded by Samai Patel, Nand Vinchhi in 2025.
- Who are Axal's investors?
- Axal's investors include 100Km Ventures Llc, Olive Tree Capital, Y Combinator, 468 Capital.
- Where is Axal headquartered?
- Axal is headquartered in San Francisco, US.



