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Vendra

YC S24

San Francisco, US · Founded 2024 · 10 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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Vendra connects manufacturers with a network of qualified US-based suppliers to produce custom parts, managing the full process from quote aggregation to delivery for aerospace and defense companies.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsManufacturingSupply ChainAerospaceDefenseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S24)

Vendra was founded in 2024 by Shan Mohta and Anish Bhardwaj.

SMShan Mohta
Shan MohtaCo-Founder and CEOShan Mohta has worked on hardware engineering at Skydio, Apple, and Microsoft, and is now CEO of Vendra, a company focused on US-based parts manufacturing.
ABAnish Bhardwaj
Anish BhardwajCo-FounderAnish Bhardwaj is CTO of Vendra, a platform that connects manufacturers with US-based suppliers for custom part production in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Investors · 6

OurCrowdreportedJerusalem

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Rice CapitalreportedCovina

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Urban InnovationreportedSan Francisco · $500K – $3.5M

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Volo VenturesreportedBend · $100K – $300K

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In the news

Vendra - Custom Parts, Manufactured in America 🇺🇸ycombinator.com · Mar 2025Vendra - AI vendor and project management for hardware teamsycombinator.com · Aug 2024

Frequently asked questions

What does Vendra do?
Vendra connects manufacturers with a network of qualified US-based suppliers to produce custom parts, managing the full process from quote aggregation to delivery for aerospace and defense companies.
Who founded Vendra?
Vendra was founded by Shan Mohta, Anish Bhardwaj in 2024.
Who are Vendra's investors?
Vendra's investors include Y Combinator, OurCrowd, Pioneer, Rice Capital, Urban Innovation, Volo Ventures.
Where is Vendra headquartered?
Vendra is headquartered in San Francisco, US.