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Melder

Active · AI formulas and document support for Microsoft Excel

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7signal of 100 · rising 3
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 2Team size · YC's directory+2.5

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Founders

  • Ashwin DharneFounder
  • Philip BrewerFounder

About Melder

Melder is an Excel add-in that brings AI functions and document support into your spreadsheets. Upload files directly into cells, use smart formulas like =GEN, and build automations, all without leaving Excel. Core features: - File-to-Sheet: Drop PDFs directly into cells, then reference them in formulas. - AI-Powered Functions: Write formulas like =GEN() or =EXTRACT() to summarize, classify, and analyze content. - Chat Assistant: Use our AI assistant to help build your sheets or answer questions from your data, live in the workbook. Business users use Melder to: - Accelerate diligence by extracting insights from data rooms - Review contracts by identifying key terms and clauses instantly - Run market research by pulling information from competitor websites - Synthesize transcripts by generating summaries from interviews and calls Melder brings the power of structured spreadsheet logic to the messy, unstructured data world, no coding needed.

YC batch
F24 · Fall 2024
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI, Data
Team size
2
Location
New York City, NY, USA
Founded
2024
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Generative AI, Data Engineering, AI

Changes seen

TagsOct 19, 2026

Newly tagged AI; no longer tagged Artificial Intelligence.

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Melder: questions

Which YC batch was Melder in?

Melder was in Y Combinator's Fall 2024 batch (F24).

Is Melder still active?

Y Combinator lists Melder as active.

Who founded Melder?

Melder's founders, as listed on its YC page: Ashwin Dharne (Founder), Philip Brewer (Founder).

Where is Melder based?

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