Metal
YC W23New York City, US · Founded 2023 · 17 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors
Metal is an AI context platform that structures company data into a queryable knowledge graph and serves it to AI tools via an open API and Model Context Protocol server. It enables technical teams to build AI features faster by providing a unified, permission-aware foundation connecting existing systems without replacing current tools.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSFinanceInvestingAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Metal was founded in 2023 by Taylor Lowe, James O'Dwyer, and Sergio Prada.
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Sergio Pradain𝕏FounderCo-founder of Metal, an AI context platform that structures company data into queryable knowledge graphs and serves them to AI tools via API and Model Context Protocol.
Investors · 9
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Accelreported · 2 sourcesPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
B CapitalreportedGeneva
Base10 PartnersreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Bosch VenturesreportedStuttgart · $27M
Salesforce VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $5M – $50M
Shield CapitalreportedSan Francisco
Also in the syndicate · 2
J2 VenturesRTX Ventures
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$125M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2025–2026
- $125MSeries BFeb 2026 · 2 sources
Salesforce Ventures (lead), Accel, B Capital, J2 Ventures
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Metal went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapCode Metal16 shared keywordsCode Metal builds AI-assisted code translation and modernization tools that use formal verification and program analysis to produce tested, standards-compliant, and portable code. It targets mission-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive, and defense, helping teams modernize legacy code, avoid chip vendor lock-in, and meet safety and compliance requirements.
Antimetal8 shared keywordsAntimetal builds an autonomous system that operates production infrastructure by continuously monitoring, diagnosing, and fixing issues across software systems. It serves software engineering and DevOps teams by automating operational workflows and incident response for complex runtime environments.
Getlatka7 shared keywordsGetLatka provides CEO-confirmed revenue, growth, and valuation data for thousands of private SaaS companies, sourced from Nathan Latka's on-camera founder interviews. It serves founders, researchers, and marketers looking for benchmarking and revenue data.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Metal do?
- Metal is an AI context platform that structures company data into a queryable knowledge graph and serves it to AI tools via an open API and Model Context Protocol server. It enables technical teams to build AI features faster by providing a unified, permission-aware foundation connecting existing systems without replacing current tools.
- Who founded Metal?
- Metal was founded by Taylor Lowe, James O'Dwyer, Sergio Prada in 2023.
- Who are Metal's investors?
- Metal's investors include Y Combinator, Accel, B Capital, Base10 Partners, Bosch Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Shield Capital.
- How much funding has Metal raised?
- Metal has disclosed $125M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Metal headquartered?
- Metal is headquartered in New York City, US.