Axle
YC S22New York City, US · Founded 2022 · 20 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors
Axle provides instant access to insurance data for fleet managers, asset lenders, and gig platforms, allowing them to verify coverage and reduce risk in seconds rather than hours.
Also known as Axle (Axle Labs · Inc.)
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechArtificial IntelligenceB2BInsuranceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)
Axle was founded in 2022 by Cameron Duncan, Nihar Parikh, and Armaan Sikand.
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Cameron Duncanin𝕏Co-Founder & CEOCameron Duncan previously led product at Clutch, which was acquired by Cox Automotive, where he worked on vehicle access and ownership solutions for automotive brands. He focuses on problems spanning business, technology, and design.
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Nihar Parikhin𝕏Co-Founder, CTONihar Parikh led product at a seed-stage developer tools company and founded an accelerator program at Emory University. He currently develops tools to help engineers simplify complex technical problems.
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Armaan SikandinCo-Founder & COOEmory alumnus; previously an engagement manager at Monitor Deloitte / Doblin. Named on Forbes 30 Under 30 Atlanta.
Investors · 7
Competitors · 3
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Trysignalbasetrysignalbase.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Axle do?
- Axle provides instant access to insurance data for fleet managers, asset lenders, and gig platforms, allowing them to verify coverage and reduce risk in seconds rather than hours.
- Who founded Axle?
- Axle was founded by Cameron Duncan, Nihar Parikh, Armaan Sikand in 2022.
- Who are Axle's investors?
- Axle's investors include BLH Venture Partners, LLC, Gradient Ventures, Rebel Fund, Y Combinator, Accel, Energize Capital, PICUS CAPITAL.
- Where is Axle headquartered?
- Axle is headquartered in New York City, US.