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Verata

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 6 known investors

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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, Inc. · Waza Technologies Inc. · aiFlow · AiFlow · 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.

NMNicholas Manske
Nicholas ManskeCo-FounderNicholas Manske is building Verata, a platform that provides executive network mapping and company intelligence for investors operating in the private equity industry.
JGJosh Gardner
Josh GardnerCo-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.
NNick
NickCo-founderNick studied at Harvard and served as a diplomat in the US Foreign Service before transitioning to software development. He is co-founder of Verata, an AI-powered platform for executive search and talent sourcing.

Investors · 6

Eight Capitallisted by Eight CapitalNorwalk

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Drive CapitalreportedColumbus · $5M – $30M

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General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

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Phoenix FundreportedNew York

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Tiger Global ManagementreportedNew York · $1M – $100M

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In the news

Verata - Network Mapping for Investorsycombinator.com · Jan 2026Verata - AI-Powered PE Intelligence Platformycombinator.com · Mar 2025AiFlow - AI-powered Executive Search for the C-suiteycombinator.com · Aug 2024

Frequently asked questions

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, Eight Capital, Drive Capital, General Catalyst, Phoenix Fund, Tiger Global Management.
Where is Verata headquartered?
Verata is headquartered in San Francisco, US.