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Oxus

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · Hiring · 7 known investors

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Oxus is an AI-powered platform that automates repetitive audit work, transforming documentation into standardized flowcharts, control inventories, and risk mappings while executing testing workflows for internal audit teams.

Also known as Oxus AI, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

Oxus was founded in 2025 by Janet Liu, Melinda Liu, and Christine Watts.

JLJanet Liu
Janet LiuCEOJanet Liu holds a B.S. from MIT in Computer Science, Economics, Data Science and Finance. She has worked on digital payments research at the Federal Reserve and in investment strategy at D.E. Shaw.
MLMelinda Liu
Melinda LiuCOOMelinda Liu holds a bachelor's degree from MIT in computer science, economics, data science, and finance. She previously worked on AI products in fintech and held a finance role at JPMorgan Chase, and is now co-founder and COO of Oxus.
CWChristine Watts
Christine WattsCTOShe holds a B.S. in Artificial Intelligence from MIT and has prior experience building machine learning systems at early-stage and growth-stage startups, as well as working as a consultant at BCG and NERA.

Investors · 7

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Depth VenturesreportedSan Francisco

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Founders FactoryreportedLondon · $150K – $200K

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RobinhoodreportedMenlo Park

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Twenty Two VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $50K – $250K

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$650K disclosed across 1 round · 2026

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In the news

Oxus: AI-native automation for SOX auditsycombinator.com · Jan 2026Oxus Funding: $1M | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Oxus do?
Oxus is an AI-powered platform that automates repetitive audit work, transforming documentation into standardized flowcharts, control inventories, and risk mappings while executing testing workflows for internal audit teams.
Who founded Oxus?
Oxus was founded by Janet Liu, Melinda Liu, Christine Watts in 2025.
Who are Oxus's investors?
Oxus's investors include The E14 Fund, Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, Depth Ventures, Founders Factory, Robinhood, Twenty Two Ventures.
How much funding has Oxus raised?
Oxus has disclosed $650K raised across 1 round.
Where is Oxus headquartered?
Oxus is headquartered in San Francisco, US.