YCS23· AIMandel AI
AI Coordination Layer for Supply Chain
Founders
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Competitors
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SoffS24AI Agents for DistributorsShared: manufacturing, supply chainActive
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Applied KineticsF26AI for the industries that power America.Shared: supply chain, procurementActive
MentumS21AI-Powered Assistant for Procurement and Strategic SourcingShared: supply chain, procurementAcquired
Adjacent
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AlpasW21Software for procurement departments to find suppliers 10x fasterShared: supply chain, procurementActive
DonkeyS26The AI-native trading company: factory prices, delivered, one numberShared: logistics, manufacturing, supply chainActive
TrackstarW23Plaid for supply chain logisticsShared: logistics, supply chainActive
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About Mandel AI
Mandel runs the operational work across direct-materials sourcing and ordering - from RFQ through invoice - for manufacturers and distributors. It coordinates suppliers, checks orders and invoices against agreed terms, resolves discrepancies, recovers supplier credits, and keeps the ERP current. Working across email, supplier portals, EDI, and ERP systems, Mandel investigates issues and carries out the next steps within your team’s approval rules.
Sofia City Province, Bulgaria
Mandel AI: questions
Which YC batch was Mandel AI in?
Mandel AI was in Y Combinator's Summer 2023 batch (S23).
Is Mandel AI still active?
Y Combinator lists Mandel AI as active.
Where is Mandel AI based?
Mandel AI lists Sofia City Province, Bulgaria as its location on YC's directory.
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