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Everest

YC F25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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Everest builds a security tool that maps non-human identities — service accounts, API keys, OAuth grants, and AI agent credentials — across a company's stack, linking each credential to what uses it and flagging orphaned accounts and excess privilege. It is aimed at securing machine and AI-agent identities within enterprise infrastructure.

Also known as Everest Managed AI, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (F25)

Everest was founded in 2026 by Yolanda Cao and Spencer McKee.

YCYolanda Cao
Yolanda CaoCo-FounderYolanda Cao is a cofounder at Everest and previously worked in product and engineering roles at Netflix, Twitter Ads, and DoorDash. She also conducted research at Stanford.
SMSpencer McKee
Spencer McKeeCo-FounderSpencer McKee is a cofounder at Everest who previously worked at Microsoft and provided AI consulting services for JVC Kenwood.
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Spencer McKee Yolanda CaoFounder

Investors · 5

Aliaksandr Hudzilinreported

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Eight CapitalreportedNorwalk

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2 people who came through Everest went on to found or lead other companies.

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Everest Managed AI, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Everest do?
Everest builds a security tool that maps non-human identities — service accounts, API keys, OAuth grants, and AI agent credentials — across a company's stack, linking each credential to what uses it and flagging orphaned accounts and excess privilege. It is aimed at securing machine and AI-agent identities within enterprise infrastructure.
Who founded Everest?
Everest was founded by Yolanda Cao, Spencer McKee in 2026.
Who are Everest's investors?
Everest's investors include Y Combinator, Aliaksandr Hudzilin, Blast.Club, Eight Capital, Peppertree Capital Management.
Where is Everest headquartered?
Everest is headquartered in San Francisco, US.