Channel3
YC S25New York City, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors
Channel3 provides an API that organizes product data for AI agents to search, recommend, and purchase products. The platform serves both developers building AI shopping experiences and brands seeking distribution across AI-powered commerce channels.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareSaaSArtificial IntelligenceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)
Channel3 was founded in 2025 by Alexander Schiff and George Lawrence.
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Alexander Schiffin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOAlexander Schiff studied Computer Science and Psychology at Duke and worked as a product manager at Microsoft before joining Studio.com to lead AI projects, where he identified the problem Channel3 addresses.
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George LawrenceinCo-Founder, CTOHe previously worked as a software engineer at Palantir, focusing on security and data systems, and holds a B.S. in computer science from Duke University.
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025–2026
- Undisclosed amountseed funding roundMay 2026
Matrix Partners (lead), Ludlow Ventures
Source ↗ - $6MSeedDec 2025 · 5 sources
Matrix (lead), Ludlow Ventures, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 2
by search overlap
Engage311 shared keywordsEngage3 provides retail price optimization software that uses data science and predictive modeling to help retailers understand and manage their Price Image and enable personalized pricing. It serves grocery and retail chains in the U.S.
Forum310 shared keywordsForum3 partners with organizations to design and deploy AI agents and automation solutions tailored to their business processes. The company provides strategy, implementation, and ongoing management services to help enterprises move from AI pilots to production-grade autonomous systems integrated into their operations.
Companies competing with Channel3 for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Channel3 do?
- Channel3 provides an API that organizes product data for AI agents to search, recommend, and purchase products. The platform serves both developers building AI shopping experiences and brands seeking distribution across AI-powered commerce channels.
- Who founded Channel3?
- Channel3 was founded by Alexander Schiff, George Lawrence in 2025.
- Who are Channel3's investors?
- Channel3's investors include Chapter One, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, Ludlow Ventures, Matrix.
- How much funding has Channel3 raised?
- Channel3 has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Channel3 headquartered?
- Channel3 is headquartered in New York City, US.