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.
Senra Systems has successfully raised $65 million in a Series B funding round. These funds will be used to scale its software-driven manufacturing platform designed for wire harness production. The investment will allow the company to open a third production facility, which is necessary to meet growing demand from the aerospace and defense industries.
The funding round was co-led by Lowercarbon Capital and Interlagos. General Catalyst, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 8VC, CIV, Dylan Field, The Friedkin Group, Jaws Estates Capital, Sozo Ventures, and Alumni Ventures also participated.
CEO and co-founder Jordan Black noted that wire harnesses remain one of the most undervalued bottlenecks in manufacturing for the aerospace and defense industry, despite being critical components in advanced aircraft, satellites, launch vehicles, and defense systems.
Senra produces complex wire harness systems that provide power, communication, and data distribution across all aerospace and defense platforms. Their platform helps reduce manual operations, accelerates adaptation, and increases production stability.
The company's manufacturing operations are based on Amp—Senra's proprietary software platform. This system integrates engineering, calculations, supply chain management, production planning, and manufacturing workflows into a single digital environment.
Earlier this year, Senra opened its second manufacturing site in Cypress, which increased its production base fivefold. This 80,000 square foot facility is expected to help the company increase its monthly production capacity from approximately 1,000 wire harnesses to around 10,000 by next year.
The demand for wire harnesses has significantly increased amid rising government investments in aerospace and defense programs. Nevertheless, the industry continues to face labor shortages and production constraints. Senra aims to solve these issues by combining software automation with structured personnel training programs. The company is creating an integrated manufacturing solution capable of supporting the aerospace, defense, energy, and computing sectors.
Lowercarbon Capital General Partner Kai Lee stated that wire harnesses form the basis of virtually every advanced electronic platform, making manufacturing automation vital for expanding industrial potential.
The company has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Ken Wenner as Chief Technology and Product Officer. Wenner previously served as Director of Information Technology at SpaceX, where he oversaw corporate systems and the development of manufacturing infrastructure. He managed technologies supporting SpaceX's production operations and launch infrastructure across numerous advanced aerospace programs.
At Senra, Wenner will be responsible for the company's manufacturing platform, operating systems, and long-term technology roadmap. He will guide the technological strategy during the company's preparation for the next phase of business expansion. The company believes that software, automation, and workforce development will strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in critical industries.
