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Lark — AI agents for distributors

YC LaunchesOct 22, 10:30 AM PT

From YC Launches: Automate purchasing, inventory, and sales without replacing your ERP.

Read the original at ycombinator.com ↗

Source: YC Launches (ycombinator.com)
Published: Oct 22, 10:30 AM PT
First seen here: Oct 23, 8:16 PM PT
Edition: Friday, October 23, 2026, ranked 7
Status: The company itself announced or confirmed this.
Why it’s here: AI agents for distributors' purchasing, inventory and sales that work alongside their existing ERP.
Topics: Y Combinator, AI, AI agents, Enterprise

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