Handl
YC W20San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 29 employees · 6 known investors
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.
Also known as Dbrain
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDocumentsDeep LearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
Handl was founded in 2018 by Alexei Hahunov and Dima Matskevich.
Investors · 6
Competitors · 9
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Rossum3 shared keywordsRossum provides an AI-powered platform for intelligent document processing, using AI agents and a proprietary transactional LLM to ingest, read, validate, and transform data from transactional documents such as invoices, then trigger approvals, communications, and integration with downstream ERP systems. It targets enterprises automating accounts payable and other document-heavy back-office workflows.
Attestiv3 shared keywordsAttestiv offers an AI-powered platform that validates digital files—photos, videos, audio, and documents—to detect tampering, deepfakes, and fraud using rules-based and machine learning models, delivered via a dashboard, APIs, and SDKs. It serves enterprises in insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, news and media, and human resources to automate media validation and prevent fraud and losses.
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.
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.
Resistant AI3 shared keywordsResistant AI provides AI-powered software that detects fraud in documents — including fake, tampered, or AI-generated files — and adds a fraud and money-laundering detection layer to existing transaction monitoring systems. It serves fraud and compliance analysts in fintech and financial services for use cases such as merchant onboarding, loan underwriting, claims processing, AML, and APP fraud.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Handl do?
- 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.
- Who founded Handl?
- Handl was founded by Alexei Hahunov, Dima Matskevich in 2018.
- Who are Handl's investors?
- Handl's investors include Y Combinator, Arthur Ventures, Boutique Venture Partners, Mucker Capital, Riverfront Ventures, LLC, Zeno Ventures.
- Where is Handl headquartered?
- Handl is headquartered in San Francisco, US.