Hexa
YC X26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 3 employees · 4 known investors
Hexa deploys AI agents that automate repetitive business processes for industrial distributors and manufacturers, handling sales quoting, procurement, invoicing, and customer service by reading documents and acting within existing ERP systems. The platform serves mid-market companies in PVF, bearings, fasteners, electrical supply, and food service equipment sectors.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)
Hexa was founded in 2026 by Ishaan Makkar, Auri Nayak, and Mann Patira.
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Ishaan MakkarinFounder/CEOHe previously founded a B2B education technology company that grew to over 70 partner organizations and 5,000 users, and holds a degree in Physics from Imperial College London.
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Auri NayakinFounderFounder of Hexa, an AI platform that automates business processes including sales quoting, procurement, and invoicing for industrial distributors and manufacturers.
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Mann PatirainFounder/CTOMann Patira worked as an AI engineer at Bloomberg and software engineer at Autodesk before co-founding Hexa. He holds a Master's degree in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence from Imperial College London.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Hexa do?
- Hexa deploys AI agents that automate repetitive business processes for industrial distributors and manufacturers, handling sales quoting, procurement, invoicing, and customer service by reading documents and acting within existing ERP systems. The platform serves mid-market companies in PVF, bearings, fasteners, electrical supply, and food service equipment sectors.
- Who founded Hexa?
- Hexa was founded by Ishaan Makkar, Auri Nayak, Mann Patira in 2026.
- Who are Hexa's investors?
- Hexa's investors include Y Combinator, Point72 Ventures, Samurai Incubate, Seedcamp.
- Where is Hexa headquartered?
- Hexa is headquartered in San Francisco, US.


