Manufact
YC S25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 6 employees · Hiring · 3 known investors
Manufact provides a platform and open-source SDK for developers to build, test, and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) applications and servers for AI agents and chat interfaces like ChatGPT and Claude. The platform includes hosting, debugging tools, analytics, and publishing checks to help teams get their MCP apps to marketplace stores.
Also known as Manufact (formerly mcp-use) · mcp-use
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareB2BOpen SourceInfrastructureAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)
Manufact was founded in 2025 by Pietro Zullo and Luigi Pederzani.
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Pietro Zulloin𝕏Co-FounderFounder of Manufact, a platform for building and deploying Model Context Protocol applications for AI agents.
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Luigi Pederzaniin𝕏Co-FounderLuigi Pederzani is a co-founder at Manufact (formerly mcp-use) and was previously a founding engineer at Morgen, an ETH-based AI startup. He has experience leading engineering teams at Accenture Switzerland and holds an MSc in Computer Science and Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.
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- What does Manufact do?
- Manufact provides a platform and open-source SDK for developers to build, test, and deploy MCP (Model Context Protocol) applications and servers for AI agents and chat interfaces like ChatGPT and Claude. The platform includes hosting, debugging tools, analytics, and publishing checks to help teams get their MCP apps to marketplace stores.
- Who founded Manufact?
- Manufact was founded by Pietro Zullo, Luigi Pederzani in 2025.
- Who are Manufact's investors?
- Manufact's investors include Y Combinator, Italian Founders Fund, Peak XV Partners.
- Where is Manufact headquartered?
- Manufact is headquartered in San Francisco, US.