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Guac

YC S23

New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 7 employees · Hiring · 19 known investors

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Guac helps grocery retailers reduce food waste and increase profitability through AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory replenishment. The company works with grocery stores to optimize their fresh food operations and minimize unsold inventory.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechGroceryMachine LearningClimateSupply ChainUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S23)

Guac was founded in 2023 by Euro Wang and Jack Solomon.

EWEuro Wang
Euro WangCo-Founder & CEOEuro Wang is co-founder and CEO of Guac, a company focused on food insecurity and waste reduction through technology.
JSJack Solomon
Jack SolomonCo-Founder & CTOJack Solomon is co-founder and CTO of Guac, an ML-focused company working on grocery retail efficiency.

Investors · 19

Valuestream Ventureslisted by Valuestream VenturesMiami · $250K – $10M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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1984 Ventures Management, LlcreportedSan Francisco · $750K – $1M

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57O Investmentsreported

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American Estate And Trust IncreportedLas Vegas

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Capitalize VCreportedChicago · $100K – $200K

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CRV (Charles River Ventures)reportedBay Area · $250K – $5M

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Eppes Creek Venturesreported

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Glade Brook Capital PartnersreportedGreenwich

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Hypersphere VenturesreportedMiami Beach

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Palm Drive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $5M

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Peterson Venture PartnersreportedSalt Lake City · $5M – $25M

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Predictive VCreportedNew York City

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Sandhill (ex Stonks)reportedSan Francisco

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Sandwith Ventures, LLCreported

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SurgePoint AngelreportedNew York

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Team IgnitereportedFolsom · $15M

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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In the news

🥑 Guac: Ending grocery food waste with AIycombinator.com · Jul 2023

Frequently asked questions

What does Guac do?
Guac helps grocery retailers reduce food waste and increase profitability through AI-powered demand forecasting and inventory replenishment. The company works with grocery stores to optimize their fresh food operations and minimize unsold inventory.
Who founded Guac?
Guac was founded by Euro Wang, Jack Solomon in 2023.
Who are Guac's investors?
Guac's investors include Collaborative Fund, Valuestream Ventures, Y Combinator, 1984 Ventures Management, Llc, 57O Investments, American Estate And Trust Inc, Capitalize VC, CRV (Charles River Ventures) and 11 more.
Where is Guac headquartered?
Guac is headquartered in New York City, US.