Several tech startups — Klutch AI, Niural, Tacta Systems, Woodchuck, Blaize, among others, have announced their venture capital VC funding to bolster innovation and business growth.
Klutch AI Raises $8 mn
Klutch AI, a Seattle-based construction management startup co-founded by CEO Xu Rui and CTO Tanin Na Nakorn, raised $8 million in a seed round led by Bain Capital Ventures and Bling Capital, with participation from Brick & Mortar Ventures, Original Capital, Anthology Fund, and angel investors from Autodesk and BuildZoom. The strategy is to embed field-trained AI agents into existing workflows like SMS, WhatsApp, email, and PM tools to automate tasks such as permit review, takeoffs, documentation, vendor management, and warranty handling. VC funds will accelerate workflow automation and integration. Customers report 10× more jobsite data capture and reduced delays. Innovation lies in end-to-end AI agents that orchestrate processes. Benefits include reclaimed time, higher data quality, and smarter construction decisions.
Niural Secures $31 mn
Niural, a NYC-based AI platform for CFOs and HR, raised $31 million in a Series B round led by Insight Partners, with participation from Dawn Capital, London Venture Partners, and Menlo Ventures. Co-founded by CEO Jonny Stepper and COO Rico Laidig, Niural delivers an AI-driven operating framework that merges financial planning, operations, and people metrics into a unified interface. The VC funding will fuel product innovation, AI capability expansion, and global go-to-market efforts. Its platform automates scenario modeling, variance analysis, and workforce planning in real time. Customers report on improved cross-functional alignment, faster financial cycles, and data-driven staffing decisions.
Tacta Systems Raises $75 mn
Tacta Systems, a robotic autonomy startup co-founded by Industrial Light & Magic veterans, raised $75 million in a Series A round led by Playground Global. The strategy is to embed dexterous intelligence into general-purpose robotic arms, enabling plug-and-play deployment across industries. The VC funding will support R&D, engineering expansion, manufacturing, and go-to-market efforts. The technology combines advanced tactile sensing, force control, and AI-guided manipulation for adaptive handling in unstructured environments. Targets include manufacturers, logistics operators, and automation integrators seeking versatile robotic solutions. Innovation lies in human-level manipulation by training AI across diverse physical tasks. Benefits include improved flexibility, reduced manual labor, faster robot adoption, and broader automation capabilities.
Woodchuck Raises $3.75 mn
Woodchuck, a Grand Rapids, Michigan–based climate impact startup founded by CEO Todd Thomas, raised $3.75 million in a seed round led by Mason Fink alongside NorthStar Clean Energy, Alloy Partners, and Beckett Industries. The strategy focuses on deploying an AI-driven platform to convert construction and manufacturing wood waste into renewable biomass energy. VC funds will support scaling operations, technology enhancements, and commercial partnerships. The platform uses image-recognition AI to identify, sort, and process debris, diverting waste from landfills and providing clean energy feedstock. Target customers include manufacturers, contractors, energy firms, and municipalities. Benefits include 30 percent lower waste-hauling costs, reliable biomass supply, sustainability reporting, and climate resilience.
Blaize Secures $56 mn
Blaize, an edge AI company based in Singapore and Seattle, secured $56 million to deploy smart-infrastructure applications across Southeast Asia. Co-founded by CEO Chua Hong and CTO Dana Murphy, the strategy targets rapid roll-out of AI-powered smart city solutions facial recognition, traffic monitoring, and environmental sensing through pre-integrated hardware and software stacks. The VC funding supports regional scale-up, partner onboarding, and product refinement. The technology features low-power AI computes optimized for edge deployment on cameras, sensors, and IoT gateways. Target customers include governments, smart building operators, and transit authorities aiming for secure, real-time analytics with low latency. Innovation lies in scalable edge AI platforms tailored to region-specific infrastructure needs. Benefits include improved urban efficiency, reduced bandwidth usage, enhanced safety monitoring, and faster deployment timelines.
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