Daqstra
YC S26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 2 known investors
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Daqstra builds software infrastructure for observability and orchestration of physical systems, enabling teams to manage data acquisition, configuration, and real-time operations from test environments and hardware deployments. The platform serves engineering teams operating test cells, propulsion systems, and other physical infrastructure that require unified data management and monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareArtificial IntelligenceHard TechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)
Daqstra was founded in 2025 by Darell Chua and Anchit Kumar.
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Darell Chuain𝕏FounderDarell Chua has held systems performance architecture roles at Rivian and a technical staff position at DSO National Labs Singapore, and holds a master's degree in computer engineering from UC San Diego. He has developed hardware and software systems for aerospace and drone applications.
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Anchit Kumarin𝕏Co-FounderAnchit Kumar studied computer science at UC San Diego, where he worked on AI and autonomy for Mars cave exploration drones and multimodal AI safety for vision-language-action robots. He is a co-founder of Daqstra, which develops orchestration software for test infrastructure in physical R&D, and has experience across multiple test campaigns.
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Rafaella Gomesin𝕏Founding Engineer
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Daqstra do?
- Daqstra builds software infrastructure for observability and orchestration of physical systems, enabling teams to manage data acquisition, configuration, and real-time operations from test environments and hardware deployments. The platform serves engineering teams operating test cells, propulsion systems, and other physical infrastructure that require unified data management and monitoring.
- Who founded Daqstra?
- Daqstra was founded by Darell Chua, Anchit Kumar in 2025.
- Who are Daqstra's investors?
- Daqstra's investors include Vela Partners, Y Combinator.
- Where is Daqstra headquartered?
- Daqstra is headquartered in San Francisco, US.



