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Luca IQ

YC S26

Boston, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

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Luca IQ is a tax preparation platform for accounting firms and CPAs that handles the workflow from client intake and document collection through preparation, review, e-signature, delivery, and IRS e-filing. It structures source documents and provides an audit trail so every field traces back to its source, offered via a single API.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSArtificial IntelligenceB2BAPIInfrastructureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

Luca IQ was founded in 2025 by Angelo Policicchio and Akash Sadashivapeth.

APAngelo Policicchio
Angelo PolicicchioCEOHe previously worked as an equity research associate at Credit Suisse, in forensic accounting at the FBI, and as a public accountant at EY, and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
ASAkash Sadashivapeth
Akash SadashivapethCTOHe previously served as Head of Data Science at Welligence Energy Analytics and holds a data science degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Investors · 7

Vela Partnerslisted by Vela PartnersSan Francisco · $100K – $500K
Zero Indexlisted by Zero Index

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Peak XV PartnersreportedBengaluru · $100K – $10M

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Spot VCreportedNewark

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VentoreportedTorino · $165K – $1.1M

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Luca IQ - An API for U.S. tax calculation and e-filingycombinator.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Luca IQ do?
Luca IQ is a tax preparation platform for accounting firms and CPAs that handles the workflow from client intake and document collection through preparation, review, e-signature, delivery, and IRS e-filing. It structures source documents and provides an audit trail so every field traces back to its source, offered via a single API.
Who founded Luca IQ?
Luca IQ was founded by Angelo Policicchio, Akash Sadashivapeth in 2025.
Who are Luca IQ's investors?
Luca IQ's investors include Y Combinator, Vela Partners, Zero Index, Peak XV Partners, Robinhood, Spot VC, Vento.
Where is Luca IQ headquartered?
Luca IQ is headquartered in Boston, US.