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Chert

Active · iMessage infrastructure for business

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7signal of 100 · rising 7
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 2Team size · YC's directory+2.5

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About Chert

Chert provides the infrastructure for businesses to automate conversations over iMessage. We’re already working with B2C startups, customer experience teams, and sales teams to reach end users through trusted and conversational messaging.

YC batch
X26 · Spring 2026
Status, per YC
Active
Category
Other
Team size
2
Location
New York City, NY, USA
Checked
7h ago

Chert in X26: 194 companies, 84% AI

Chert: questions

Which YC batch was Chert in?

Chert was in Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch (X26).

Is Chert still active?

Y Combinator lists Chert as active.

Where is Chert based?

Chert lists New York City, NY, USA as its location on YC's directory.