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Usul

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 15 employees · Hiring · 5 known investors

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Paul Kwanunlockedknows Joonghyun Lee · together at Stanford University (overlapped)
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Usul builds a repository of primes and vendors in government contracting, helping contractors identify team members with relevant past performance, agency relationships, and certifications for specific pursuits. The platform surfaces subcontracting relationships, customer trust signals, and emerging competitors to help assemble winning teams for bids.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Usul was founded in 2024 by Jarren Reid, Oliver Gomez, and Joonghyun Lee.

JRJarren Reid
Jarren ReidinCEO and Co-FounderJarren Reid studied computer science at Stanford and previously worked at Palantir and MITRE before co-founding Usul.
OGOliver Gomez
Oliver GomezinCPO & Co-FounderOliver Gomez studied computer science and economics at Stanford with a focus on AI. He worked at Palantir and held a product role at a previously Y Combinator-backed company before co-founding Usul, where he serves as Chief Product Officer.
JLJoonghyun Lee
Joonghyun LeeinCo-FounderJoonghyun Lee studied electrical and computer engineering at the University of Michigan and aeronautics and astronautics at Stanford. He is Chief Engineer and CTO at Usul.

Investors · 5

Y Combinator✓ verifiedSan Francisco · $500K
BVVCBurr Ridgevia Joe Musselman · inferred
Scout VenturesAustin · $2M – $5M
Scout VenturesAustin · $2M – $5M
Teamworthy VenturesNew York

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeedMay 2025

    Scout Ventures (lead)

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Competitors · 2

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In the news

Usul in New York Timesnytimes.com · Feb 2026Usul X Palantir: Rethinking Government Contractingyoutube.com · Dec 2025Meet Defense Tech’s New Guardinc.com · May 2025Usul Secures $3.3 Million Seed Funding Led By Scout Ventures And Other Investors<!-- --> | TradedVCtraded.co · May 2025Usul 5/13/2025 Capital Raise - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com · May 2025Exclusive: Usul Raises $3.3M to Help Companies Win Defense Contractstectonicdefense.com · May 2025Exclusive: Usul Raises $3.3M to Help Companies Win Defense Contracts - Tectonic Defensetectonicdefense.com · May 2025Usul - PitchBook for Government 🇺🇸ycombinator.com · Nov 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Usul do?
Usul builds a repository of primes and vendors in government contracting, helping contractors identify team members with relevant past performance, agency relationships, and certifications for specific pursuits. The platform surfaces subcontracting relationships, customer trust signals, and emerging competitors to help assemble winning teams for bids.
Who founded Usul?
Usul was founded by Jarren Reid, Oliver Gomez, Joonghyun Lee in 2024.
Who are Usul's investors?
Usul's investors include Y Combinator, BVVC, Scout Ventures, Scout Ventures, Teamworthy Ventures.
Where is Usul headquartered?
Usul is headquartered in San Francisco, US.