Parrot is an AI-native operating system built for auto repair shops. The platform deploys AI agents to automate back-office operations, including making and receiving calls, negotiating insurance supplements, sourcing parts, and coordinating between customers and technicians. It aims to let independent shops run their administrative workflows without expanding headcount. Parrot is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
Parrot
ActiveAI-native operating system for auto shops
Total raised
$500K
1 round
Stage
Seed
Jan 2026
Team
1-10
since 2026
Pricing
—
Founded
2026
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
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AI-native operating system built for auto repair shops
AI agents that make and receive phone calls
Automated insurance supplement negotiation
Automated parts sourcing
Coordination between customers and technicians
Back-office workflow automation for independent shops
Reduces administrative headcount needs
Purpose-built for auto repair operations
12/100
Early
MCP server
Public API
Webhooks
OAuth 2.0
SDKs
No public agent surfaces detected yet.
Jan 2026 Seed $500K ● Y Combinator
Capital network
$500K raised ·1 backer·10 network links
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- What is Parrot?
- Parrot is an AI-native operating system for auto repair shops that deploys AI agents to automate back-office operations.
- What do its agents do?
- They make and receive calls, negotiate insurance supplements, source parts, and coordinate between customers and technicians.
- Who benefits most from Parrot?
- Independent auto repair shops that want to run administrative workflows without expanding headcount.
- What stage is Parrot at?
- Parrot is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
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