Wato builds shared memory, tools, and workflows for AI agents across teams, providing an orchestration layer so agents can access trusted company context and build on previous work rather than losing information in chat threads. The platform targets institutions deploying AI across multiple teams. It was founded by Rahul Rejeev and Arihan Varanasi, both computer science graduates from Stanford. Wato is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
Wato
ActiveShared memory, tools, and workflows for agents across teams
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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Shared memory layer that retains trusted company context across AI agents
Cross-team orchestration so agents can build on prior work
Reusable tools accessible to agents company-wide
Workflow definitions that coordinate multi-step agent tasks
Persistent context storage instead of information lost in chat threads
Designed for institutions deploying AI across multiple teams
Centralized knowledge base agents can query for company-specific information
Orchestration layer connecting disparate agents to a common context store
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 problem does Wato solve?
- It addresses context loss when AI agents operate in isolated chat threads, providing shared memory, tools, and workflows so agents across teams retain trusted company context and build on prior work.
- Who is Wato built for?
- It targets institutions and organizations deploying AI agents across multiple teams that need consistent, shared company context.
- Who founded Wato?
- It was founded by Rahul Rejeev and Arihan Varanasi, both computer science graduates from Stanford.
- Is Wato an established product?
- Wato is an early-stage company based in the San Francisco Bay Area and part of Y Combinator's Spring 2026 batch.
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