The go-to-market (GTM) AI platform Reo.Dev has successfully raised $11.3 million in a Series A funding round. The fund Elevation Capital led this round. Existing investors Heavybit, India Quotient, and Foster Ventures also participated in the investment, along with new participant Uncorrelated Ventures.
Thanks to this new capital, the total amount raised by the startup has reached $15.3 million. This funding was secured just eight months after the announcement of the seed round completion. The company plans to use the fresh funds to strengthen its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, accelerate the development of AI agents, and expand the platform's global presence.
Based in Bengaluru, Reo.Dev develops AI-powered software that helps technology companies find and interact with engineering and technical teams during the software procurement process. Founded by Achintya Gupta, the startup created what is called the Developer Knowledge Graph, which includes over 100 million engineer profiles covering more than 3000 technologies.
The platform analyzes developer activity from various sources such as GitHub, package managers, documentation, product usage, and online developer communities. This allows it to identify purchase intent and generate qualified sales opportunities for software development companies. Among Reo.Dev's clients are NVIDIA, LangChain, ElevenLabs, Couchbase, Temporal, and others.
The company also introduced the Agent Intent Gateway product, designed to capture purchase signals generated by AI agents while they research and evaluate software on behalf of users. Reo.Dev believes that such AI-driven interactions will play an increasingly significant role in corporate software purchasing decisions.
Achintya Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Reo.Dev, emphasized that software vendors selling to engineering teams need better insight into how developers evaluate products before engaging with sales departments. Elevation Capital noted that the startup achieved differentiation through a combination of a large proprietary data layer with AI capabilities, helping development companies improve customer acquisition. Currently, the Reo.Dev platform serves over 200 companies.
Whale has successfully closed a Series C funding round, securing an additional $40 million. This brings the total funding in Series C to $100 million. The fundraising comes amid growing corporate interest in artificial intelligence platforms capable of integrating digital tools with real business processes.
The leaders of this round were CMB International and SMBC Asia Rising Fund. They were joined by Krungsri Finnovate, Singtel Innov8, Hyundai Motor Group, and Charisma Partners. Previously involved in the round were funds such as Bosch Ventures, MTR Lab, MDI Ventures, Gentree Fund, and Linear Capital.
The company plans to use the raised funds to strengthen international growth, enhance relationships with corporate clients, and deepen integration into local infrastructure. In the near term, Whale aims to increase its presence in North America and the Asia-Pacific regions.
Founded by Jerry Ye, Whale developed an AI Operating System designed to assist organizations in understanding and automating physical production environments. The company's proprietary Business World Model interprets data collected via cameras, sensors, and audio devices.
Investors are demonstrating confidence in AI tools that genuinely impact business operations, rather than being merely impressive autonomous software. Whale intends to direct capital toward recruiting new specialists, expanding its presence across various regions, and improving the reliability of its platform, especially given the demand for such solutions.
Whale currently collaborates with enterprises in sectors such as retail, automotive, manufacturing, finance, food processing, healthcare, and telecommunications. The company's primary objective is to help a greater number of organizations automate workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and gain deep insights into their business operations.
CMB International emphasized Whale's capability to execute complex corporate AI projects across different industries and markets, believing that the company's technological foundation ensures long-term global growth. SMBC Asia Rising Fund noted Whale's ability to structure data from the physical environment into actionable business analytics. This partnership is expected to combine Whale's technologies with the international client network of SMBC Group to accelerate solution adoption across various sectors.
Krungsri Finnovate gained capabilities for comprehensive operational support in the ASEAN market from Whale's AI platform, while Hyundai Motor Group believes the technology can be applied in sales, marketing, customer interaction, and service within the Group's business.
The institutional laundry infrastructure company Quick Clean has successfully raised $14 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Stakeboat Capital, with participation from existing investors Alkemi Growth Capital and Blue Ashva Capital.
Quick Clean was founded in 2010 by brothers Anshul Gupta and Ankur Gupta. The company provides Build-Own-Operate (BOO) solutions for local laundry infrastructure for hotels and hospitals. This allows institutions to outsource their laundry operations while keeping the equipment on their premises.
The capital raised will be used by the company to expand its network of local laundries across India. Furthermore, the funds will go towards developing automation and implementing artificial intelligence-based operations, as well as supporting international expansion plans. The company intends to deepen investments in technologies such as predictive maintenance, automation, and sustainable solutions.
Over the next five years, Quick Clean aims to grow its network from the current more than 140 facilities to over 500 local laundry units in the healthcare and hospitality sectors. Expansion into Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets is also planned.
Anshul Gupta, founder and CEO of Quick Clean, stated his goal of building the world's largest company in local laundry infrastructure. He added that the latest investment will help the company scale its technology platform and global presence.
Stakeboat Capital explained its decision to support the company by noting that its operational model differs from competitors, and the demand for technologically equipped laundry infrastructure in India's growing hospitality and healthcare sectors is constantly increasing. Alkemi Growth Capital also confirmed its support, highlighting the company's project execution capability and focus on sustainable development.
Currently, Quick Clean manages over 140 local laundry facilities in more than 38 cities, processing over 100,000 kilograms of laundry daily. The company employs over 1500 people and serves hotel brands such as Marriott, Taj, Hyatt, Radisson, and ITC Hotels, as well as medical institutions including AIIMS, Lilavati Hospital, and Bombay Hospital.
The company emphasized that thanks to its technological processes, water consumption is about eight liters per kilogram of processed laundry. This is significantly lower than the industry average of nearly 24 liters, which helps reduce water consumption and carbon emissions for clients.
