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Minicor

YC X26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 8 employees · Hiring · 11 known investors

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Minicor provides a platform for building and running desktop automations using computer use agents that can reliably interact with legacy applications lacking APIs. The service targets AI companies and enterprises in healthcare, automotive, logistics, and financial services that need to read and write data to systems of record.

Also known as Laminar Run, Inc. · Laminar

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X26)

Minicor was founded in 2024 by Faizaan Chishtie and Saheed Akinbile.

FCFaizaan Chishtie
Faizaan ChishtieCEO & Co-FounderHe previously founded a furniture rental company and worked as an early engineer at multiple YC-backed companies focused on systems integration.
SASaheed Akinbile
Saheed AkinbileCTO & Co-FounderSaheed Akinbile has experience in infrastructure, robotic process automation, and browser automation, including work with QuickBooks, Sage, and Citrix systems. He is currently building Minicor, an agentic desktop and browser automation platform.
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Vaneezeh SiddiquiOps / GTM
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Mark BaileyCRO

Investors · 11

20VCreportedLondon · $250K – $5M

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Blast.Clubreported$5.5M

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Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo

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IA VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $3M

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Metsu Capitalreported

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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What does Minicor do?
Minicor provides a platform for building and running desktop automations using computer use agents that can reliably interact with legacy applications lacking APIs. The service targets AI companies and enterprises in healthcare, automotive, logistics, and financial services that need to read and write data to systems of record.
Who founded Minicor?
Minicor was founded by Faizaan Chishtie, Saheed Akinbile in 2024.
Who are Minicor's investors?
Minicor's investors include Rebel Fund, Y Combinator, 20VC, Blast.Club, Garage Capital, IA Ventures, Metsu Capital, Peterson Venture Partners and 3 more.
Where is Minicor headquartered?
Minicor is headquartered in San Francisco, US.