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Coris

YC S22

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 10 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

Coris is an AI platform for merchant risk management that automates onboarding, fraud detection, and portfolio monitoring for payments companies. It serves SaaS platforms with embedded payments, payment facilitators, ISOs, acquiring banks, and other payments ecosystem participants.

Also known as Coris Inc.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechArtificial IntelligenceB2BComplianceUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S22)

Coris was founded in 2022 by Vinodh Poyyapakkam and Shyam Maddali.

VPVinodh Poyyapakkam
Vinodh Poyyapakkamin𝕏FounderVinodh Poyyapakkam has held roles across multiple payments and financial services companies, including Google, PayPal, Paysafe, WePay, and Accenture, with expertise in fraud prevention, SMB payments, and risk and compliance operations.
SMShyam Maddali
Shyam Maddaliin𝕏FounderShyam Maddali previously worked at WePay and eBay.

Investors · 6

Lux CapitalNew York · $100K – $100M
Pathlight VenturesOld Bridge · $500K – $5M
Recall CapitalSan Bruno · $300K – $1Mvia Somrat Niyogi · inferred
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Blank VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $2M
Exponent CapitalreportedLondon

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Socadel Opens First Funding Round to Rebuild Cameroon’s Electricity Network - Business in Cameroonbusinessincameroon.com · Jul 2026Coris Holding raises BCA Cape Verde stake to 62.25% after OPAbillionaires.africa · Jun 2026Idrissa Nassa’s Coris Bank Senegal gets $10m IFC fundingbillionaires.africa · Oct 2025Coris Raises $3.7 Million in Seed Round | The SaaS Newsthesaasnews.com · Feb 2024Coris Raises $3.7 Million, Adds 2 New Risk Management Products | PYMNTS.compymnts.com · Feb 2024Coris raises $3.7M, sets sights on AI-driven paradigm shift in SMB risk management | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Feb 2024Coris raises $3.7M, sets sights on AI-driven paradigm shift in SMB risk management | VentureBeatventurebeat.com · Feb 2024Coris - Manage Small Business Risk Thoughtfullyycombinator.com · Aug 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Coris do?
Coris is an AI platform for merchant risk management that automates onboarding, fraud detection, and portfolio monitoring for payments companies. It serves SaaS platforms with embedded payments, payment facilitators, ISOs, acquiring banks, and other payments ecosystem participants.
Who founded Coris?
Coris was founded by Vinodh Poyyapakkam, Shyam Maddali in 2022.
Who are Coris's investors?
Coris's investors include Lux Capital, Pathlight Ventures, Recall Capital, Y Combinator, Blank Ventures, Exponent Capital.
Where is Coris headquartered?
Coris is headquartered in San Francisco, US.