About
Co-founder of Extend, a platform that processes unstructured data at scale for applications in healthcare, real estate, insurance, and finance.
Founder at ExtendYC W23
Intro paths
YC
Eli went through Y Combinator (Winter 2023) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Brad Flora, Backing expeditions into the future — the partner who ran Extend's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Eli can intro founders to Extend's investors below.
Extend's investors · 9
B CapitalGeneva · since 2025CharacterMilwaukee · $2M checksCommerce VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checks · since 2025FinTech CollectiveNew York City · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Hawk Hill VenturesHomebrewBurlingame · $100K – $500K checksInnovation EndeavorsPalo Alto · $1M – $15M checksPoint72 VenturesNew York · $1M – $75M checks · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2023
Co-founders at Extend
KB
Kushal ByatnalFounder
Experience
- ExtendCo-Foundercurrent2023 — present
- Hazel (YC W23)Co-Founder and CEO2022 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- OpendoorSoftware Engineer2019 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- SAPSoftware Development Intern2018Greater Philadelphia Area
- FS InvestmentsIntern2014Greater Philadelphia Area
Skills & more
Python3JavaScript4React.js2Java2SQL2HTML2CSS1Node.js1C1SAP HANA2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eli Badgio?
- Co-founder of Extend, a platform that processes unstructured data at scale for applications in healthcare, real estate, insurance, and finance.
- Where does Eli Badgio work?
- Eli Badgio is Founder of Extend.
- What companies did Eli Badgio found?
- Eli Badgio founded Extend.
- Where did Eli Badgio go to school?
- Eli Badgio studied at Rice University (Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Cognitive Science).
Founder mafias
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Rice University mafia52
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FS Investments mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
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Brian ArmstrongCo-founder & CEO of CoinbaseAbigail JohnsonPartner, Chief Operating Officer at Sapphire VenturesEdi DanalacheSenior Associate at Scale Venture PartnersJim BridenstineManaging Partner, Artemis Group at Cortado VenturesNicolette HoffmannSenior Associate at JMI EquityCatie MerrickDirector, Executive Talent Network at JMI Equity
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Shared employers
Also worked at Extend1
Also worked at Opendoor47
Darcy YeeMarketing and Communications at Menlo VenturesGlenn SolomonInvestor at GGV CapitalJon ChuInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrett BrowmanInvestor at Khosla VenturesMatt MocharyInvestor at Fortius VenturesJames HerbertVenture Partner at Navitas Capital
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Also worked at SAP186
Quentin ClarkInvestment Team at General CatalystJohn TorreyVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupCathy GaoPartner at Sapphire VenturesAnders RanumPartner at Sapphire VenturesAnne GheriniChief Marketing Officer at Sierra VenturesIlanInvestor at Eudemian Ventures
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Also worked at FS Investments15
Oliver HenryInvestor at Alpha PartnersAshley SaebResearch Analyst and Operation Support at Autotech VenturesHolly FlanaganManaging Director at Gabriel InvestmentsAnita WatkinsManaging Director at Rex Health VenturesBrian MurphySenior Advisor at Pelion Venture PartnersSebastien LamauteAnalyst, Capital Formation at Sagard Credit Partners
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