Ventura builds an AI workforce for distributors and manufacturers, automating quote and order entry for industrial companies. The platform integrates with existing ERP systems, follows standard operating procedures, and learns from team workflows to handle the repetitive data entry that consumes inside sales teams' time. By automating these tasks, Ventura aims to free distributor and manufacturer staff to focus on higher-value work. It is a Y Combinator Winter 2026 company based in San Francisco.
Ventura
ActiveAI Workforce for Distributors and Manufacturers
Total raised
$500K
1 round
Stage
Seed
Jan 2026
Team
1-10
since 2026
Pricing
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Founded
2026
San Francisco, United States
Agent-ready
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AI workforce that automates quote and order entry for industrial companies
Integration with existing ERP systems
Adherence to standard operating procedures
Learns from team workflows to handle repetitive data entry
Targeted at industrial distributors and manufacturers
Automates work that consumes inside sales teams' time
Frees staff to focus on higher-value tasks
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 does Ventura do?
- It provides an AI workforce that automates quote and order entry for industrial distributors and manufacturers, integrating with their ERP systems.
- Does it work with my ERP?
- It is designed to integrate with existing ERP systems and follow standard operating procedures.
- How does it learn our processes?
- It learns from team workflows to handle the repetitive data entry that consumes inside sales teams' time.
- Who is Ventura built for?
- Industrial distributors and manufacturers whose teams spend significant time on quote and order entry.
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