Shape
YC S21London, GB · Founded 2021 · 4 employees · 3 known investors
Shape uses natural language processing to make data exploration and analytics more accessible by answering specific data questions without requiring traditional dashboard interfaces. The platform serves analysts and decision-makers across projects who need fast, flexible data retrieval.
Also known as CollabKit · Teamhouse · Teamhouse (working title) · Teamspace
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)
Shape was founded in 2021 by Namit Chadha.
Investors · 3
Also in the syndicate · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries DJan 2026
WestCap (lead), Horizon Capital, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 5
by search overlapCompanies competing with Shape for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Companies House · registry record
View on Companies House ↗- Registered name
- SHAPE LIMITED
- Company number
- 03350893
- Status
- Dissolved
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 11 Apr 1997
- Dissolved
- 30 Jan 2018
- Registered office
- Ash House Cook Way, Bindon Road, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 6BJ
- Nature of business (SIC)
- 82990 — Other business support service activities n.e.c.
- Accounts
- last made up to 31 Mar 2017
Current officers
- Bryony Shaw — secretary, appointed 25 Apr 1997
- Peter Alexander Shaw — director, appointed 25 Apr 1997
Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Shape do?
- Shape uses natural language processing to make data exploration and analytics more accessible by answering specific data questions without requiring traditional dashboard interfaces. The platform serves analysts and decision-makers across projects who need fast, flexible data retrieval.
- Who founded Shape?
- Shape was founded by Namit Chadha in 2021.
- Who are Shape's investors?
- Shape's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Shape headquartered?
- Shape is headquartered in London, GB.





