Zatanna
Turning all software into agent-first APIs
Y CombinatorWinter 2026ActiveB2BEngineering, Product and Design
What they do
Problem
Software is not designed for AI agents to easily and reliably interact with via APIs.
Solution
Zatanna provides agent-first APIs that transform existing software into interfaces optimized for AI agent consumption and automation.
Who it's for
Developers and product teams building or integrating AI agents with existing software systems.
Founders
Alex Blackwell
Founder
CTO @ Zatanna (w26). Prev at Pikkit bypassing anti-bots
Tarun Vedula
Founder
CEO @ zatanna | uw madison
Open roles 1
Founding Engineer
Company timeline
- Founded2025
- YC batchWinter 2026
- StatusActive
- Team size3 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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