Draftaid
YC W24Toronto, CA · Founded 2023 · 14 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
DraftAid uses AI to automate the conversion of 3D CAD models into 2D manufacturing drawings for engineers. The platform serves engineering teams working on infrastructure and industrial projects, reducing manual drafting time and improving consistency.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareConstructionDesignManufacturingArchitectureAI AssistantCanadaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Draftaid was founded in 2023 by Mohammed Al-arnawoot, Abdullah Elqabbany, and Tahsin Rahman.
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Mohammed Al-arnawootinCo-FounderHe holds a degree in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo, with a focus on manufacturing systems, and previously served as Director of Engineering at Dozr, a Series B construction technology company, and VP of Engineering at Emagin, which was acquired by Innovyze.
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Abdullah ElqabbanyinCo-founder · Application EngineerAbdullah Elqabbany is an electromechanical engineer with experience in design and manufacturing. He has worked in manufacturing process automation and previously as a CAD drafter, with focus on bridging design and manufacturing workflows.
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Tahsin RahmaninCofounder and CTOTahsin Rahman holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto and currently serves as cofounder and CTO of Draftaid. He previously led AI/ML security systems development for the Canadian Department of National Defence and has background experience in instrumentation systems for the oil and gas sector.
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Competitors · 4
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Draftaid do?
- DraftAid uses AI to automate the conversion of 3D CAD models into 2D manufacturing drawings for engineers. The platform serves engineering teams working on infrastructure and industrial projects, reducing manual drafting time and improving consistency.
- Who founded Draftaid?
- Draftaid was founded by Mohammed Al-arnawoot, Abdullah Elqabbany, Tahsin Rahman in 2023.
- Who are Draftaid's investors?
- Draftaid's investors include New Stack Ventures, Y Combinator.
- Where is Draftaid headquartered?
- Draftaid is headquartered in Toronto, CA.