Verata
YC W23San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 1 known investors
Verata is an AI-powered platform for executive search professionals that combines company intelligence, executive data, backchannel discovery, and search management tools. The platform serves executive search firms and PE talent teams seeking to replace multiple disparate tools with a single integrated solution.
Also known as aiFlow · AiFlow
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSGenerative AIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)
Verata was founded in 2025 by Nicholas Manske, Josh Gardner, and Nick.
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Nicholas ManskeinCo-FounderNicholas Manske is building Verata, a platform that provides executive network mapping and company intelligence for investors operating in the private equity industry.
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Josh GardnerinCo-FounderJosh Gardner founded Verata, an executive network and company intelligence platform for private equity investors that combines network mapping with deal sourcing and due diligence capabilities.
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- What does Verata do?
- Verata is an AI-powered platform for executive search professionals that combines company intelligence, executive data, backchannel discovery, and search management tools. The platform serves executive search firms and PE talent teams seeking to replace multiple disparate tools with a single integrated solution.
- Who founded Verata?
- Verata was founded by Nicholas Manske, Josh Gardner, Nick in 2025.
- Who are Verata's investors?
- Verata's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Verata headquartered?
- Verata is headquartered in San Francisco, US.