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Axis

YC W26

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 1 known investors

Axis builds an AI system that helps commodities traders monitor markets and deploy trading models for metals, agricultural products, and energy, covering derivatives, inventory, geopolitical factors, and other market signals relevant to their trading decisions.

Also known as Sweep

FintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

EZEric Zhu
Eric ZhuinCo-FounderEric Zhu studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and previously worked as a quantitative trader.
IWIan Wang
Ian WanginCo-Founder2025–2026Ian Wang is a Yale undergraduate expected to graduate in 2025 with interests in trading.

Investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

In the news

Axis Bank Q1 preview: Profit, NII to stay healthy; NIM likely to shrink due to deposit repricing, competitive funding | Stock Market Newslivemint.com · Jul 2026Axis Bank Balance Sheet Strengthens Amid Weakening Funding Quality, ETBFSIbfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com · Jul 2026Axis Mutual Fund launches digital working capital solution for corporates, MSMEsmoneycontrol.com · Jul 2026Banks may use NRI deposits to ease funding pressures: Axis Bank CEO | Finance News - Business Standardbusiness-standard.com · Jun 2026Axis Bank raises $800 million through dual-tranche dollar bond sale | Company News - Business Standardbusiness-standard.com · Jun 2026Axis: An AI System for Institutional Trading Desksycombinator.com · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Axis do?
Axis builds an AI system that helps commodities traders monitor markets and deploy trading models for metals, agricultural products, and energy, covering derivatives, inventory, geopolitical factors, and other market signals relevant to their trading decisions.
Who founded Axis?
Axis was founded by Eric Zhu, Ian Wang.
Who are Axis's investors?
Axis's investors include Y Combinator.
Where is Axis headquartered?
Axis is headquartered in San Francisco, US.