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Minerva

YC X25

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · 15 known investors

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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.

Also known as Minerva Intelligence, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Minerva was founded in 2025 by Peter Zhu and Om Agarwal.

PZPeter Zhu
Peter ZhuCo-FounderPeter Zhu studied mathematics and computer science at Brown University and is currently developing AI accounting software for firms and small businesses.
OAOm Agarwal
Om AgarwalCTOOm 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.
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weijia huangCEO

Investors · 15

InvestorXlisted by InvestorX

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MyAsiaVClisted by MyAsiaVCSeattlevia Aabhas Khanna · inferred

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Strategxy Ventures LLClisted by Strategxy Ventures LLCBeverly Hills · $1M – $5Mvia Henry Horn · inferred
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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8VCreportedAustin · $500K – $50M

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Amino CapitalreportedPalo Alto · $100K – $10M

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Emerald Ocean Venturesreported

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Matador Fundreported

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Multifaceted CapitalreportedSeattle

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Network VCreportedMenlo Park

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Topology VenturesreportedMiami Beach

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Also in the syndicate · 3

Lingotto InnovationNBA InvestmentsThe General Partnershiplead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$40M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2026

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Related companies · 2

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In the news

Minerva - AI Accountant for SMBsycombinator.com · May 2025

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 InvestorX, MyAsiaVC, Strategxy Ventures LLC, Y Combinator, 8VC, Amino Capital, Emerald Ocean Ventures, Goodwater Capital and 4 more.
How much funding has Minerva raised?
Minerva has disclosed $40M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Minerva headquartered?
Minerva is headquartered in San Francisco, US.