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Paragon

Active · The AI Growth Engine for Industrials

WebsiteYC profile

Why it ranks

How the rank works
9signal of 100 · rising 5
  • went through YCProgram · this site+4
  • team of 2Team size · YC's directory+2.5
  • hiringHiring · Titles (titles.fru.dev), YC+2

A sum of public facts, not a judgement and not investment advice.

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Adjacent

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Founders

  • Ishir VaidyanathFounder/CTO
  • Kasyap ChakraFounder

About Paragon

Paragon is the AI growth engine for distributors and manufacturers, freeing up staff and growing revenue on autopilot.

YC batch
W25 · Winter 2025
Status, per YC
Active
Category
AI
Team size
2
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Founded
2025
Checked
7h ago

Paragon in W25: 166 companies, 84% AI

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Paragon: questions

Which YC batch was Paragon in?

Paragon was in Y Combinator's Winter 2025 batch (W25).

Is Paragon still active?

Y Combinator lists Paragon as active.

Who founded Paragon?

Paragon's founders, as listed on its YC page: Ishir Vaidyanath (Founder/CTO), Kasyap Chakra (Founder).

Where is Paragon based?

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