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Handl

YC W20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 29 employees · 3 known investors

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Handl provides API-based document classification and data extraction using AI, converting documents into structured data for enterprise customers. The platform recognizes documents, handwriting, and faces in photos using a combination of AI and human-in-the-loop verification.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

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Alexei HahunovinFounder

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Dima MatskevichinFounder

Investors · 3

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Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Arthur VenturesreportedMinneapolis · $1M – $10M

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Zeno VenturesreportedGeneva

Competitors · 10

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Veryfi, Inc.3 shared keywordsVeryfi builds an AI-powered data extraction and processing platform that converts unstructured documents like receipts and invoices into actionable business insights. The platform serves enterprises and startups across industries seeking to automate document-based workflows and reduce manual data entry.

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Inscribe3 shared keywordsInscribe builds an AI-powered document fraud detection platform for financial institutions, banks, and fintechs to identify and prevent fraudulent applications. The company uses agentic AI agents that are continuously trained to detect fake documents and stay ahead of evolving fraud tactics.

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Docsumo3 shared keywordsDocsumo provides APIs and document processing platform to extract data from unstructured documents across industries including insurance, banking, and logistics. The platform enables businesses to automate document data capture with 90%+ touchless processing capabilities.

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EXL Service3 shared keywordsEXL provides data and AI solutions for enterprise organizations, helping them implement AI and data-driven strategies across industries including banking, energy, healthcare, insurance, and retail.

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Rossum3 shared keywordsRossum provides an AI-powered document processing platform that automates the receipt, extraction, validation, and approval of transactional documents for enterprise customers. The platform integrates with ERPs and business systems to handle accounts payable, invoices, and other document workflows across multiple languages and document types.

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Needle3 shared keywordsNeedle provides an AI agent that lives in Slack and connects to a company's existing tools (CRM, email, calendar, docs) to identify, qualify, and reach out to leads, map buying committees, and manage sales pipeline. It targets revenue and sales teams, mirroring the user's own permissions and letting them choose among 32+ AI models from providers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.

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Attestiv3 shared keywordsAttestiv operates a cloud-based SaaS platform that uses patented AI to analyze and score photos, videos, and documents for authenticity, detecting fakes, alterations, and generative AI-created media. It serves businesses that rely on digital media, with a focus on insurance and other sectors seeking to prevent fraud and protect their reputations.

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Ocrolus3 shared keywordsOcrolus provides cash flow analytics and document processing tools for lenders and financial institutions to make funding decisions for small businesses. The platform analyzes bank statements and transaction data to assess borrower creditworthiness and supports loan origination at scale.

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Heron Data3 shared keywordsHeron builds AI software that automates document-heavy workflows for financial services, insurance, and professional services firms. The platform uses large language models to handle repetitive, error-prone processes like small business underwriting and transaction categorization.

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Resistant AI3 shared keywordsResistant AI builds AI-based systems to detect and prevent fraud, financial crime, and document manipulation for financial institutions and marketplaces. Rooted in cybersecurity, the company offers tools for anti-money laundering, credit fraud detection, and document fraud protection with explainable AI for analysts and regulators.

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