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Shielded

YC S26

San Francisco, US · 3 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

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Shielded combines a company's internal datasets with external information sources to map how external prices and events affect margins and cash flow, continuously tracking supply chain and financial risks. The platform automatically quantifies risks and opportunities, flags pricing discrepancies, contract deviations, and billing errors, and sends proactive alerts about market events, supplier issues, tariffs, and regulations.

Also known as Shielded Global, Inc.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSupply ChainAgricultureEnergyInfrastructureUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

JSJames Simon
James SimonFounder & CEO

Investors · 2

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shielded do?
Shielded combines a company's internal datasets with external information sources to map how external prices and events affect margins and cash flow, continuously tracking supply chain and financial risks. The platform automatically quantifies risks and opportunities, flags pricing discrepancies, contract deviations, and billing errors, and sends proactive alerts about market events, supplier issues, tariffs, and regulations.
Who founded Shielded?
Shielded was founded by James Simon.
Who are Shielded's investors?
Shielded's investors include Vela Partners, Y Combinator.
Where is Shielded headquartered?
Shielded is headquartered in San Francisco, US.