Item
Backed byY Combinator
The AI-native system that understands your business, knows your customers, and does the work — Designed to replace your CRM.
- Location
- San Francisco, United States
- Founded
- 2024
- Category
- SaaS
- Funding
- VC-backed
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- Founders, founding year, location: ycombinator.com
- Backers: ycombinator.com
- Funding: ycombinator.com — “Y Combinator Fall 2025”
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Founders of Item
- Andres Santanilla
- Akshay Guthal
Investors backing Item
- Y Combinator
Frequently asked questions
What does Item do?
The AI-native system that understands your business, knows your customers, and does the work — Designed to replace your CRM.
Where is Item based?
Item is based in San Francisco, United States.
When was Item founded?
Item was founded in 2024.
How much has Item raised?
Item is vc-backed. We have not verified a funding amount.
Who founded Item?
Item was founded by Andres Santanilla, Akshay Guthal.
Who has invested in Item?
Item is backed by Y Combinator.