Shan Mohta
| Shan Mohta | |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, software and hardware engineer |
|---|---|
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of Vendra |
| Education | University of Southern California |
Shan Mohta is an American entrepreneur and engineer who is the co-founder and CEO of Vendra, a United States-based marketplace for custom part manufacturing. Vendra was part of the Y Combinator Summer 2024 batch and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.[1]
Career
Before founding Vendra, Mohta worked as a hardware engineer at several major technology companies, including Skydio, Apple, and Microsoft.[2] He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California.
Mohta co-founded Vendra in 2024 alongside Anish Bhardwaj. The company operates as a manufacturing marketplace that connects engineering teams with vetted U.S.-based manufacturers for custom parts. Through the platform, customers can submit a request for quotation (RFQ) and receive competitive quotes from matched suppliers. Vendra's services span CNC machining and turning, electrical discharge machining (EDM), specialty machining, finishing and assembly, and inspection and quality reporting.[3]
The company's stated goal is to simplify the sourcing of custom-manufactured parts domestically, eliminating middleman markups and providing full pricing transparency. Vendra's platform automates supplier matching, outreach, and quote collection on behalf of the buyer.
In February 2026, Vendra expanded its product offering with the launch of an AI-powered vendor and project management tool for hardware teams. The tool uses artificial intelligence to parse vendor communications across email, text messages, and other channels, providing hardware teams with project management capabilities and instant information lookup without requiring changes to existing workflows.[4]
Vendra's clients include companies in the aerospace, defense, and satellite industries. The company's website lists organizations such as Anduril Industries, Skydio, Apple, Apptronik, Shield AI, Palantir, and NASA among those it has served.[3] As of late 2025, Vendra reported month-over-month growth exceeding 30 percent and had approximately five employees.
Mohta has cited his parents' entrepreneurial backgrounds as an influence on his decision to pursue startup founding. His personal interests include car racing.
References
- ↑ "Vendra: Custom Parts, Manufactured in America". 'Y Combinator}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Shan Mohta – The INDUStry Show". 'The INDUStry Show}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Vendra – Machined Parts, Made Simple. Made in America.". 'Vendra}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Vendra Launches: AI Vendor and Project Management for Hardware Teams". 'Fondo}'. Retrieved 2026-03-18.