Minerva
YC X25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors
Minerva builds AI automation infrastructure for accounting firms, automating journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, tax document processing, and CFO advisory work. The company provides industrial-grade AI tailored to accounting workflows with enterprise-grade security and full audit trails.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)
Minerva was founded in 2025 by Peter Zhu and Om Agarwal.
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Om AgarwalinFounderOm Agarwal previously built practice management software for allied health professionals and provided AI consulting to state health authorities. He is now developing AI-powered accounting automation tools for accounting firms and small to medium-sized businesses.
Investors · 8
MyAsiaVCSeattlevia Aabhas Khanna · inferred
Strategxy Ventures LLCBeverly Hills · $1M – $5Mvia Henry Horn · inferred
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
8VCreportedAustin · $100K – $50M
Topology Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMiami Beach
Also in the syndicate · 3
Lingotto InnovationNBA InvestmentsThe General Partnershiplead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedJun 2026Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2026Source ↗
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Competitors · 2
by search overlapMinervacq16 shared keywordsMinerva CQ builds an AI copilot for contact center agents and service technicians that provides real-time adaptive workflows, dialogue suggestions, behavioral cues, and knowledge surfacing during customer conversations. The product parses omnichannel data before, during, and after interactions to personalize service, speed resolution, and support agent training for enterprise customer service teams.
Minerva Intelligence Inc.11 shared keywordsMinerva Intelligence builds a cognitive AI platform for organizing and analyzing complex technical data in domains where machine learning training data is limited, offering the TERRA suite for mineral exploration and mining and the GAIA platform for climate and natural-hazard risk assessment. Its products also serve applications in land use planning, environmental planning, healthcare, real estate, and insurance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Minerva do?
- Minerva builds AI automation infrastructure for accounting firms, automating journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, tax document processing, and CFO advisory work. The company provides industrial-grade AI tailored to accounting workflows with enterprise-grade security and full audit trails.
- Who founded Minerva?
- Minerva was founded by Peter Zhu, Om Agarwal in 2025.
- Who are Minerva's investors?
- Minerva's investors include MyAsiaVC, Strategxy Ventures LLC, Y Combinator, 8VC, Topology Ventures.
- Where is Minerva headquartered?
- Minerva is headquartered in San Francisco, US.