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OpenVector

Active · AI that turns any camera to an autonomous worker with real-time vision

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
8signal of 100 · rising 8
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 4Team size · YC's directory+3.6

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Competitors

AIAcquiredJido MapsShared: vision model, computer vision, cameraYC W18San FranciscoStartup →AIOnDeck AIShared: vision language, vision model, computer visionYC S25VancouverStartup →AIBucket RoboticsShared: existing camera, vision model, computer visionYC S24San FranciscoStartup →AIMunito AIShared: model inference, infrastructure, userYC F26ParisStartup →AI214 TechnologiesShared: existing camera, vision, feed500 Global GA 22United StatesStartup →
Companies closest to OpenVector
Company
Jido MapsShared: vision model, computer vision, cameraYC W18AcquiredAI, Devtools
OnDeck AIShared: vision language, vision model, computer visionYC S25ActiveAI, Data
Bucket RoboticsShared: existing camera, vision model, computer visionYC S24ActiveAI
Munito AIShared: model inference, infrastructure, userYC F26ActiveAI, Devtools
214 TechnologiesShared: existing camera, vision, feed500 Global GA 22Not statedAI

Adjacent

AIRimwardShared: existing camera, computer vision, detectYC S23ParisStartup →AIAcquiredSegments.aiShared: vision model, computer vision, autonomousYC W21BrusselsStartup →AIInactiveSBX RoboticsShared: vision model, computer vision, roboticsYC W21TorontoStartup →AIRMFGShared: vision model, industrial, roboticsYC S21Fort WorthStartup →AIRetroFixShared: plain english, describe, actionYC S24New York CityStartup →
Companies next to OpenVector
Company
RimwardShared: existing camera, computer vision, detectYC S23ActiveAI
Segments.aiShared: vision model, computer vision, autonomousYC W21AcquiredAI, Devtools
SBX RoboticsShared: vision model, computer vision, roboticsYC W21InactiveAI, Data, Devtools
RMFGShared: vision model, industrial, roboticsYC S21ActiveAI
RetroFixShared: plain english, describe, actionYC S24ActiveAI, Devtools

Also from S26 in AI

All of S26
AIDeepReach Inc.Network for Physical AI Data BusinessYC S26San FranciscoStartup →AIOperonAgentic data layer for manufacturing & process industries.YC S26San FranciscoStartup →AISubVysionAutonomous rovers to make the ‘Google Maps’ of underground utilitiesYC S26San FranciscoStartup →AITensrRobotic factories that build robotsYC S26EmeryvilleStartup →AI6thSenseNervous System for Physical AIYC S26San FranciscoStartup →AIArchalAPI sandboxes, built for AI agentsYC S26San FranciscoStartup →
Company
DeepReach Inc.Network for Physical AI Data Businessteam of 6hiringActiveAI
OperonAgentic data layer for manufacturing & process industries.hiringActiveAI, Devtools
SubVysionAutonomous rovers to make the ‘Google Maps’ of underground utilitiesteam of 2ActiveAI, Devtools
TensrRobotic factories that build robotsteam of 7ActiveAI
6thSenseNervous System for Physical AIteam of 4ActiveAI
ArchalAPI sandboxes, built for AI agentsteam of 2ActiveAI, Devtools

Founders

  • Andrey GizdovFounder/CEO
  • Vishal UrlamFounder

About OpenVector

OpenVector transforms any existing camera into an automated 24/7 workforce without requiring new hardware. We've built the world's fastest vision-language model inference engine that allows users to simply describe a task in plain English and automatically build a custom AI vision model to monitor their feed. When it detects an important physical event, like a stalled production cycle, a safety violation, or a waiting customer, it operates a computer just like a human to take immediate action. It integrates with legacy systems, makes calls, sends emails, updates a POS/CRM, or triggers webhooks in real time. OpenVector enables any camera to do real work.

YC batch
S26 · Summer 2026
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI, Developer tools
Team size
4
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Founded
2026
Checked
6h ago

YC tags: Robotics, Computer Vision, Infrastructure, Industrial

OpenVector in S26: 229 companies, 88% AI

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OpenVector: questions

Which YC batch was OpenVector in?

OpenVector was in Y Combinator's Summer 2026 batch (S26).

Is OpenVector still active?

Y Combinator lists OpenVector as active.

Who founded OpenVector?

OpenVector's founders, as listed on its YC page: Andrey Gizdov (Founder/CEO), Vishal Urlam (Founder).

Where is OpenVector based?

OpenVector lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.