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UptimeAI, leading AI software company for industrial operational excellence, today announced it has secured $14 million in Series A funding. The investment round was led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from existing investor Emergent Ventures and a new investor, Aditya Birla Ventures, the corporate venture arm of the Aditya Birla Group.
This significant capital infusion will be strategically deployed to accelerate UptimeAI's expansion in North America, the Middle East, and Asia, markets where the company already generates 90% of its revenue. The funding will be used to scale its technology platform, expand its product portfolio, and enhance go-to-market efforts to meet the growing demand for intelligent operational solutions.
"This funding is a strong validation of our strategy and the significant value our AI platform is delivering to customers globally," said Jagadish Gattu, CEO and co-founder of UptimeAI. "We are excited to partner with WestBridge Capital and our new and existing investors as we continue to expand our footprint and help industries transition to a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable future."
Rishit Desai, Partner at WestBridge Capital, commented, "AI-enabled operational efficiency solutions can significantly impact industries. UptimeAI, with deep domain expertise, is demonstrating strong ROI impact across large enterprise clients. We have a strong belief in the capabilities of the founding team, and this investment is in line with our vision to back outstanding founders who are building the businesses of tomorrow."
Aryaman Vikram Birla, Founder of Aditya Birla Ventures, added, "Our investment aligns with our vision to support outstanding founding teams who are building the businesses of tomorrow. Our endeavor is to open up the Aditya Birla Group's global ecosystem and network for the growth of our portfolio companies.”
UptimeAI's proprietary platform is designed to embed the expertise of a seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) into a self-learning AI solution, making this knowledge accessible to every engineer. Its core technology leverages patented system models and a unique AI pipeline to convert legacy engineering documents into structured data, enabling a 10-15x return on investment within nine months with minimal human intervention.
For more details on the funding, please refer to the coverages on UptimeAI, Entrepreneur, The Economic Times, Entrackr, YourStory and Analytics India Magazine.
UptimeAI is a San Francisco-based AI software company that is revolutionizing industrial operations with its AI Expert OEx platform. By leveraging patented technology and a self-learning AI pipeline, the company empowers engineers to solve operational issues faster and more effectively. Its platform automates the diagnosis of root causes, provides predictive insights into asset performance, and suggests actionable mitigations, helping industrial enterprises to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
WestBridge Capital is a prominent private equity firm that supports high-growth companies with a nexus to India and the US. The firm is known for its long-term, patient capital and hands-on support, investing in companies from Series A to IPO and beyond. Its portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, including technology, fintech, healthcare, and consumer goods.
Aditya Birla Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Aditya Birla Group, a global conglomerate. The firm invests in innovative, new-age businesses led by outstanding founding teams. By leveraging the parent group's vast ecosystem and industry relationships, it provides strategic support to help its portfolio companies achieve accelerated growth.