About
Eric Zhu studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and previously worked as a quantitative trader.
Founder at AxisYC W26
Intro paths
YC
Eric went through Y Combinator (Winter 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Ankit Gupta, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Axis's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Eric can intro founders to Axis's investors below.
Axis's investors · 1
Co-founders at Axis
IW
Ian WangFounder
Experience
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Zhu?
- Eric Zhu studied mathematics at the University of Chicago and previously worked as a quantitative trader.
- Where does Eric Zhu work?
- Eric Zhu is Founder of Axis.
- What companies did Eric Zhu found?
- Eric Zhu founded Axis.
- Where did Eric Zhu go to school?
- Eric Zhu studied at University of Chicago (B.S., Mathematics); Y Combinator; The Lawrenceville School.
Founder mafias
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University of Chicago mafia102
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The Lawrenceville School mafia17
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Same school
Also attended University of Chicago349
Mark SusterManaging Partner at Upfront VenturesShardul ShahInvestor at Index VenturesSam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Clay FisherInvestor at Spark CapitalJonas CiplickasPrincipal at Scale Venture PartnersJulia Gonzalez SandersPartner and General Counsel at Crosslink Capital
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Also attended Y Combinator2,000
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Shared employers
Also worked at Axis1
Also worked at Paradigm37
Fred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmAlana PalmedoManaging Partner at ParadigmDaniel RobinsonGeneral Partner at ParadigmAlpin YukselogluPartner, Investing & Research at ParadigmArjun BalajiPartner, Investing & Research at Paradigm
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Also worked at RBC Capital Markets121
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