Parameter
YC W26San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 11 employees · Hiring · 1 known investors
Hex provides autonomous AI agents that continuously scan web applications, APIs, and infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities, replacing traditional periodic manual assessments and static scanners.
Also known as Anytool · Hex Security · Parameter (fka Hex Security)
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)
Parameter was founded in 2026 by Ahmad Khan, Huzaifa Ahmad, and Prama Yudhistira.
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Ahmad Khanin𝕏FounderAhmad Khan studied mathematics at the University of Waterloo and has worked on robotic systems with on-chain skill sharing and world models research prior to co-founding Hex Security.
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Huzaifa Ahmadin𝕏FounderHuzaifa Ahmad previously worked in software engineering at PlayAI, AWS, and Capital One, and developed consumer applications. He has a background in security research and built Talently, a job application tool, during his college years.
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Prama Yudhistirain𝕏FounderPrama Yudhistira is co-founder of Hex Security. Previously, he built asynchronous coding agents at Codegen and worked on GPU firmware testing infrastructure at AMD.
Investors · 1
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3 people who came through Parameter went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 4
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Hex6 shared keywordsHex builds tools for data analysis and visualization, serving data teams, analysts, and organizations that need to work with data. The platform is used by AI labs, financial institutions, and other enterprises globally.
winfunc3 shared keywordsWinfunc is an autonomous hacking agent that identifies, prioritizes, and patches software vulnerabilities in codebases using formal verification and artificial intelligence. The product targets development teams and security engineers who need vulnerability detection without manual intervention.
Hex3 shared keywordsHEX runs immersive tech education programs including virtual courses, study abroad experiences, and hackathon-style events aimed at learners seeking real-world skills. Its programs offer university accreditation along with skill-building and networking opportunities.
Mayhem Security3 shared keywordsMayhem is an application and API security testing platform that uses fuzzing and symbolic execution to find vulnerabilities in code, binaries, and APIs, providing proof-of-vulnerability exploits and CI/CD pipeline integration. It serves security and development teams with features including REST/gRPC API testing, binary analysis, dynamic SBOM generation, and enterprise deployment options across SaaS, private cloud, and closed networks.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Parameter do?
- Hex provides autonomous AI agents that continuously scan web applications, APIs, and infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities, replacing traditional periodic manual assessments and static scanners.
- Who founded Parameter?
- Parameter was founded by Ahmad Khan, Huzaifa Ahmad, Prama Yudhistira in 2026.
- Who are Parameter's investors?
- Parameter's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Parameter headquartered?
- Parameter is headquartered in San Francisco, US.