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Parameter (YC W26) — AI pentesting, that works!

Parameter builds AI agents that run continuous penetration tests against your apps and infrastructure. Instead of a once-a-year penetration test, Parameter's agents works 24/7 to find and verify critical vulnerabilities so you can prevent them before attackers.

Parameter is a Y Combinator company in the Winter 2026 batch. Its directory entry describes it as: AI pentesting, that works! The founders listed are Ahmad Khan (Founder/CEO), Huzaifa Ahmad (Founder/CTO), Prama Yudhistira (Founder/CPO) (Y Combinator directory entry, January 20, 2026).

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New accelerator entry · 2026-01-20 · the record

Winter 2026
batch
14
people
Early
stage
United States of America
region
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BatchWinter 2026
Announced2026-01-20
StageEarly
StatusActive
Team size14
IndustryB2B
Sub-industryB2B -> Security
RegionsUnited States of America, America / Canada
BasedSan Francisco, CA, USA
HiringYes
Sitehttps://parameter.ai?utm_source=ycombinator&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=parameter-profile
Founded2026
YC group partnerGustaf Alstromer
Previously known asAnytool, Hex Security, Parameter, Parameter (fka Hex Security)

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Parameter builds AI agents that run continuous penetration tests against your apps and infrastructure. Instead of a once-a-year penetration test, Parameter's agents works 24/7 to find and verify critical vulnerabilities so you can prevent them before attackers. Formerly Hex Security

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