YCW26ยท AIVentura
AI Workforce for Distributors and Manufacturers
Founders
- Swen KollerFounder/CEO
- Jack CollinsFounder/CTO
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About Ventura
Ventura builds the AI workforce for distributors and manufacturers, starting with quoting and order entry. It plugs into your existing ERP, follows your SOPs, and learns your team's tribal knowledge - getting smarter with every completed task.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Ventura: questions
Which YC batch was Ventura in?
Ventura was in Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch (W26).
Is Ventura still active?
Y Combinator lists Ventura as active.
Who founded Ventura?
Ventura's founders, as listed on its YC page: Swen Koller (Founder/CEO), Jack Collins (Founder/CTO).
Where is Ventura based?
Ventura lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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