YCX26· AINine Fives
RF test equipment for next-gen spacecraft, drones, and cellphones
Founders
- Noah LevyFounder/CEO
- Andrew KurtzFounder
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About Nine Fives
Nine Fives produces modern radio frequency test equipment and solutions to disrupt the $130B test equipment industry. By combining modern electronics, AI ready test automation, and strategic supply chains, we’re equipping our customers to cut their time to market in half.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Nine Fives: questions
Which YC batch was Nine Fives in?
Nine Fives was in Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch (X26).
Is Nine Fives still active?
Y Combinator lists Nine Fives as active.
Who founded Nine Fives?
Nine Fives's founders, as listed on its YC page: Noah Levy (Founder/CEO), Andrew Kurtz (Founder).
Where is Nine Fives based?
Nine Fives lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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