Oxus
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 3 employees · 1 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Oxus was founded in 2025 by Janet Liu, Melinda Liu, and Christine Watts.
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Melinda LiuinFounderMelinda 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.
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Christine WattsinFounderShe 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 · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-SeedMar 2026Source ↗
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Competitors · 5
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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 Y Combinator.
- Where is Oxus headquartered?
- Oxus is headquartered in San Francisco, US.