Korso
The Intelligence Layer for Manufacturing.
Y CombinatorSpring 2026ActiveB2BOperationsArtificial IntelligenceSaaSManufacturing
What they do
Problem
Manufacturers still handle critical operational workflows manually across RFQs, quoting, supplier coordination, and production exception management, causing delays and errors.
Solution
Korso provides AI agents that integrate with existing ERP/CRM to automate and verify operational tasks like triaging requests, following up on quotes and orders, and escalating issues with full audit trails.
Who it's for
Manufacturing companies and their operations, procurement, and customer service teams using ERP and CRM systems.
Founders
Daichi Hiraoka
Founder
building the intelligence layer for manufacturing @ korso
Alex Liu
Founder
Building the intelligence layer for manufacturing.
Martin Pan
Founder
Previous automations engineer at General Motors & Mechanical Engineering/Robotics at Penn (BS + MS).
Company timeline
- Founded2026
- YC batchSpring 2026
- StatusActive
- Team size3 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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