Anish Bhardwaj
| Anish Bhardwaj | |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, co-founder of Vendra |
|---|---|
| Known for | Co-founding Vendra, a U.S. manufacturing sourcing platform |
Anish Bhardwaj is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Vendra, a technology company that simplifies the sourcing of custom-manufactured parts from domestic suppliers in the United States. Vendra participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2024 batch.[1]
Career
Bhardwaj co-founded Vendra alongside Shan Mohta. The company, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, operates at the intersection of hardware, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Vendra's core product is a platform that allows companies to submit a single request for quotation (RFQ) and receive competitive quotes from vetted U.S. manufacturers. The platform automates the supplier matching and outreach process, aiming to eliminate middleman markups and provide full pricing transparency to buyers.[2]
Vendra's services cover a range of manufacturing capabilities, including CNC machining and turning (3-, 4-, and 5-axis), electrical discharge machining (EDM), specialty machining such as surface grinding and tight-tolerance work, finishing processes (anodizing, plating, heat treatment), assembly, and quality inspection including coordinate measuring machine (CMM) reports and first article inspection reports (FAIRs).[2]
The company's client list, as displayed on its website, includes notable organizations across the aerospace, defense, robotics, and technology sectors, such as Anduril Industries, Shield AI, Skydio, Apptronik, Palantir, Apple, and NASA.[2]
Vendra's business model centers on connecting buyers directly with domestic manufacturers rather than acting as a traditional broker. By automating the sourcing workflow — from identifying suitable suppliers to collecting and presenting quotes — the company seeks to reduce the time and complexity involved in procuring custom-machined parts within the United States. The platform is positioned to serve companies that require precision components and prefer or require domestically manufactured goods.
References
- ↑ "Vendra – Y Combinator". 'Y Combinator}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Vendra – Machined Parts, Made Simple. Made in America.". 'Vendra}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.