Paragon
YC W25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors
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Paragon develops AI software to automate and scale operations for manufacturers and distributors in essential industries. The company serves large enterprises that operate with legacy systems and manual workflows.
Also known as Serix · Sift · Sift Dev
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W25)
Paragon was founded in 2025 by Ishir Vaidyanath and Kasyap Chakra.
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Ishir Vaidyanathin𝕏FounderFounder of Paragon, which develops AI software to automate operations for manufacturers and distributors in essential industries.
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Kasyap ChakrainFounderFounder of Paragon, which develops AI software to automate operations for manufacturers and distributors in essential industries.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 2
by search overlapEragon15 shared keywordsEragon offers an AI-powered, context-aware workspace that connects data, people, and processes to support business decision-making. It integrates into business workflows as an intelligent operational platform.
Diagon Technologies10 shared keywordsDiagon operates a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of surplus manufacturing equipment to address supply chain inefficiencies and support reshoring trends in North America. The platform enables equipment sourcing at optimized pricing and timing for manufacturing operations.
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pQCee Raises US$3.9 Million in Latest Seed Funding Roundthequantuminsider.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Paragon do?
- Paragon develops AI software to automate and scale operations for manufacturers and distributors in essential industries. The company serves large enterprises that operate with legacy systems and manual workflows.
- Who founded Paragon?
- Paragon was founded by Ishir Vaidyanath, Kasyap Chakra in 2025.
- Who are Paragon's investors?
- Paragon's investors include Y Combinator, FCVC.
- Where is Paragon headquartered?
- Paragon is headquartered in San Francisco, US.