YCS26· AIGUILD
AI-Native Defense Contractor
ActiveChecked 18h ago
Founders
- Kaya CelebiFounder/CEO
- Erim GurlemisFounder/COO
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About GUILD
GUILD is an AI-Native Defense contractor making aerospace parts faster and cheaper. We win defense contracts, automate manufacturing, and deliver to the government's door.
New York City, NY, USA
GUILD: questions
Which YC batch was GUILD in?
GUILD was in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch (S26).
Is GUILD still active?
Y Combinator lists GUILD as active.
Who founded GUILD?
GUILD's founders, as listed on its YC page: Kaya Celebi (Founder/CEO), Erim Gurlemis (Founder/COO).
Where is GUILD based?
GUILD lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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