Plasticity
AcquiredYC S17San Francisco, US · Founded 2016 · 2 employees · 2 known investors
Plasticity develops natural language processing technology and APIs for companies, organizations, and developers, enabling applications like social media monitoring, document analysis, search, and information extraction.
Also known as Plasticity Inc.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSArtificial IntelligenceNLPUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Plasticity was founded in 2016 by Ajay Patel and Alex Sands.
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Ajay PatelinCEO & Co-FounderAjay Patel is the founder of Plasticity, which develops natural language processing APIs and technology for social media monitoring, document analysis, search, and information extraction applications.
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Alex SandsinCo-Founder & Chief Product Officer2016–2025Previously held product and engineering roles at Apple, Google Nest, and Comcast.
Investors · 2
Competitors · 7
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Non-dilutive funding · 4 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2019 | $748.2K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.9K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $224.7K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2018 | $49.9K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Plasticity do?
- Plasticity develops natural language processing technology and APIs for companies, organizations, and developers, enabling applications like social media monitoring, document analysis, search, and information extraction.
- Who founded Plasticity?
- Plasticity was founded by Ajay Patel, Alex Sands in 2016.
- Who are Plasticity's investors?
- Plasticity's investors include Dorm Room, Y Combinator.
- Where is Plasticity headquartered?
- Plasticity is headquartered in San Francisco, US.