Capuchin
YC W22San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 5 employees · 1 known investors
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
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.
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Jackson Robertsin𝕏FounderJackson 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.
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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.
- Where is Capuchin headquartered?
- Capuchin is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

