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Shape

YC S21

London, 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.

NCNamit Chadha
Namit Chadhain𝕏Founder & CEO2021–2024He previously served as Product Design Lead at Meta and as a Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs.

Investors · 3

Also in the syndicate · 2

Horizon CapitalWestCaplead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Shapes Inc.13 shared keywordsShapes builds general-purpose social AI agents ("shapes") that users can steer for any use case and embed into existing social settings for natural, everyday interactions. It positions its technology around social interactions with AGI within the AI/consumer space.
Sharper Shape7 shared keywordsSharper Shape builds Living Digital Twin (LDT) software delivered on a cloud-based SaaS platform, using AI and machine learning to help power transmission and distribution utilities and other linear infrastructure operators manage risk, improve safety, and gain operational efficiencies. The company also provides data collection and work package execution services, serving utility customers across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Shapes XR7 shared keywordsShapes XR is a platform for teams to design, prototype, and publish spatial experiences in 3D and mixed reality environments. The software enables designers to build interactive experiences across headsets, phones, browsers, and smart glasses without code, with integrated analytics and collaboration features.
Shape (ShapeScale)6 shared keywordsShapeScale is a home device that uses infrared depth sensors and a high-resolution camera to create a photorealistic 3D scan of a user's body, tracking measurements and body composition over time. Aimed at fitness-focused consumers, it provides visual before-and-after comparisons to show changes in muscle and fat.
Shaped6 shared keywordsShaped is a relevance engine that powers personalized content feeds, hybrid search, and AI agent memory retrieval for real-time personalization applications. It serves product teams, developers, and AI applications requiring behavioral-based recommendations and contextual retrieval.

Companies competing with Shape for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Companies House · registry record

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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.