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Capuchin

YC W22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 6 known investors

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Capuchin is an AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge management platform designed for engineering organizations that work with hardware, antennas, RF systems, optics, robotics, and similar technical products. The system operates entirely on-premise, indexing product data from PDM/PLM systems, ERPs, and collaboration tools while maintaining ITAR and CMMC compliance for defense and government-facing engineering teams.

Also known as WorldQL Corporation · WorldQL

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingDefenseSearchUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W22)

Capuchin was founded in 2021 by Jackson Roberts.

JRJackson Roberts
Jackson RobertsFounderJackson Roberts is a software engineer who studied at CU Boulder, graduating in 2021. He has interests in distributed systems, business model design, and problem discovery.

Investors · 6

Basis Set VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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ExpareportedWest Hollywood · $250K – $3M

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HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Tapestry VCreportedLondon · $500K – $1M

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Frequently asked questions

What does Capuchin do?
Capuchin is an AI-powered enterprise search and knowledge management platform designed for engineering organizations that work with hardware, antennas, RF systems, optics, robotics, and similar technical products. The system operates entirely on-premise, indexing product data from PDM/PLM systems, ERPs, and collaboration tools while maintaining ITAR and CMMC compliance for defense and government-facing engineering teams.
Who founded Capuchin?
Capuchin was founded by Jackson Roberts in 2021.
Who are Capuchin's investors?
Capuchin's investors include Y Combinator, Basis Set Ventures, Expa, Haystack, Pioneer, Tapestry VC.
Where is Capuchin headquartered?
Capuchin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.