GUILD
YC S26New York City, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
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Tanya Jomaaunlockedknows Kaya Celebi · together at Morgan Stanley (overlapped)
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GUILD operates as a defense contractor that manufactures aerospace components while using AI systems to connect and optimize the contracting, manufacturing, and delivery process across requirements, pricing, supplier management, and compliance.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingSupply ChainDefenseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)
GUILD was founded in 2025 by Kaya Celebi and Erim Gurlemis.
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Kaya CelebiinCo-Founder & CEOKaya Celebi held AI tech leadership roles at Hartree Partners and machine learning engineering positions at Morgan Stanley. She holds an MSc in Computer Science from Columbia University and dual bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Statistics from Duke University.
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Erim GurlemisinCo-FounderHe previously worked as an associate in the Global Investment Office at Morgan Stanley focused on wealth management, and holds a BA in Biological Studies from Rutgers University.
Investors · 1
Frequently asked questions
- What does GUILD do?
- GUILD operates as a defense contractor that manufactures aerospace components while using AI systems to connect and optimize the contracting, manufacturing, and delivery process across requirements, pricing, supplier management, and compliance.
- Who founded GUILD?
- GUILD was founded by Kaya Celebi, Erim Gurlemis in 2025.
- Who are GUILD's investors?
- GUILD's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is GUILD headquartered?
- GUILD is headquartered in New York City, US.


