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Axis

YC W26

San Francisco, US · 2 employees · 3 known investors

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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 Systems Inc. · Sweep

FintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

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

Investors · 3

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WefunderreportedSan Francisco

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2 people who came through Axis went on to found or lead other companies.

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Sweep Systems Inc.

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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, Residual, Wefunder.
Where is Axis headquartered?
Axis is headquartered in San Francisco, US.