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Crunched

YC F25

Oslo, NO · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · 13 known investors

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Crunched provides an AI assistant that automates analysis and model-building directly within Excel for consulting, investment banking, and private equity professionals, handling tasks such as error-checking, formula creation, and data extraction without requiring users to leave the spreadsheet environment.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Crunched was founded in 2025 by Philip Borge, Lars Gjardar Musæus, Michael Sakowski, and Markus Skagemo.

PBPhilip Borge
Philip BorgeCo-founder & CEOPhilip Borge held roles in private equity at McKinsey and served as CEO of Okkult, an AI-powered optician company, and holds an MSc in Finance & Private Equity from the London School of Economics.
LGLars Gjardar Musæus
Lars Gjardar MusæusCo-Founder & CTOHe has worked as a full-stack and infrastructure engineer at Bekk, Schibsted, Sopra Steria, and Kongsberg Defence, with experience spanning cloud platforms, distributed systems, and autonomous maritime applications. He holds an MSc in Cybernetics & Robotics from NTNU.
MSMichael Sakowski
Michael SakowskiCo-FounderHe previously worked as a consultant and junior manager in McKinsey & Company's Private Capital practice, where he specialized in commercial due diligence and portfolio company strategy, and held roles in investment banking and private equity. He holds a Master's degree in Banking & Finance from the University of St. Gallen.
MSMarkus Skagemo
Markus SkagemoCo-founder · MedgrunnleggerHe studied robotics and control systems at NTNU and previously worked as a data scientist at Oda and BearingPoint, where he developed and scaled AI solutions for financial and automotive clients.

Investors · 13

Shorooq Partnerslisted by Shorooq PartnersAbu Dhabi

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Founders FactoryreportedLondon · $150K – $200K

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Mile Marker Advisors, LLCreportedRichardson

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OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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Valkyrie Ventures Management, LlcreportedPark City

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Frequently asked questions

What does Crunched do?
Crunched provides an AI assistant that automates analysis and model-building directly within Excel for consulting, investment banking, and private equity professionals, handling tasks such as error-checking, formula creation, and data extraction without requiring users to leave the spreadsheet environment.
Who founded Crunched?
Crunched was founded by Philip Borge, Lars Gjardar Musæus, Michael Sakowski, Markus Skagemo in 2025.
Who are Crunched's investors?
Crunched's investors include First Round Capital, Shorooq Partners, Y Combinator, 20VC, Agrolimen Ventures, Blast.Club, Founders Factory, Liquid Ventures and 5 more.
Where is Crunched headquartered?
Crunched is headquartered in Oslo, NO.