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Mach9

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 25 employees · Hiring · 15 known investors

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Mach9 builds automated feature-extraction software for transportation, telecom, and construction industries, enabling rapid extraction and mapping of large-scale infrastructure projects. The company serves surveyors, transportation agencies, and engineering firms in North America.

Also known as Mach9 Robotics Inc. · Mach9 Robotics

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsMachine LearningComputer VisionDesign ToolsInfrastructureAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Mach9 was founded in 2021 by Alexander Baikovitz, Haowen Shi, Michael Mong, and Zachary Sussman.

ABAlexander Baikovitz
Alexander BaikovitzFounderAlexander Baikovitz is founder of Mach9, which builds automated feature-extraction software for infrastructure mapping and design across transportation, telecom, and construction sectors.30 Under 30 2026
HSHaowen Shi
Haowen ShiCo-FounderFounder of Mach9, which develops automated feature-extraction software for mapping large-scale infrastructure projects in transportation, telecom, and construction.30 Under 30 2026
MM
Michael MongLead Hardware Engineer30 Under 30 2026
ZSZachary Sussman
Zachary SussmanCofounder and CTOHe previously worked on motion planning for autonomous vehicles at Tesla and Aurora, and studied computer science at Carnegie Mellon University.30 Under 30 2026
JS
Jaime Suarez MarquezNamed on SEC filing
MS
Marian SalzmanNamed on SEC filing
DM
Deepak MishraNamed on SEC filing
LW
Lee WoodruffNamed on SEC filing
CB
Claire BurkeBusiness Operations and Finance Manager
JS
Joshua Spisak
AF
Ashton FaggDirector of Perceptionformer
MG
Monica GarciaRecruiterformer

Investors · 15

Locus Ventureslisted by Locus VenturesPalo Alto

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Soma Capitallisted by Soma CapitalSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Vermilion Cliffs Ventureslisted by Vermilion Cliffs VenturesNew York · $200K – $500Kvia Ashley Smith · inferred
Westway Capitallisted by Westway CapitalMiami

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Carnegie Mellon Universityreported

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First Round CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $20M

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Intuitive Foundationreported

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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Quiet CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $25M

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Reinforced VenturesreportedPittsburgh

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Tango.vcreportedRedwood City · $50K – $250K

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Tiger Global ManagementreportedNew York · $1M – $100M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Overmatch Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$30.9M disclosed across 3 of 5 rounds · 2020–2024

▶$14.4MraisedJul 2024 · 45 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alexander BaikovitzExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$14.4M
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Jul 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.5MraisedDec 2020 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jaime Suarez MarquezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Marian SalzmanDirector
  • Deepak MishraDirector
  • Lee WoodruffDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Oct 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2020
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Mach9 went on to found or lead other companies.

Vignesh RajmohanRobotics Software Engineering InternFounded Pivot RoboticsHarini SridharanPerception engineerFounded Sturfee

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Companies working in the same space as Mach9.

Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of EnergyPhase I2022$205.5K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Mach9 Robotics Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mach9 do?
Mach9 builds automated feature-extraction software for transportation, telecom, and construction industries, enabling rapid extraction and mapping of large-scale infrastructure projects. The company serves surveyors, transportation agencies, and engineering firms in North America.
Who founded Mach9?
Mach9 was founded by Alexander Baikovitz, Haowen Shi, Michael Mong, Zachary Sussman in 2021.
Who are Mach9's investors?
Mach9's investors include Flexcap Ventures, Locus Ventures, Soma Capital, Vermilion Cliffs Ventures, Westway Capital, Y Combinator, Carnegie Mellon University, First Round Capital and 6 more.
How much funding has Mach9 raised?
Mach9 has disclosed $30.9M raised across 3 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Mach9 headquartered?
Mach9 is headquartered in San Francisco, US.