Nexxa.ai Secures $4.4M Pre-Seed Funding Led by a16z Speedrun
Nexxa.ai, an AI-native company, has raised $4.4 million in pre-seed funding led by a16z Speedrun to transform industrial engineering operations.
Sunnyvale, CA — Nexxa.ai, an AI-native company focused on transforming how industrial engineers operate in digital environments, has secured $4.4 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by a16z Speedrun, with participation from notable investors including Augment Ventures, Propeller Ventures, Plug and Play, Beat Ventures, SBI, Untapped Ventures, Cross Atlantic Angels, and angel investors Rick Berry and Pat McCarthy.
Key Highlights
- Funding Round: $4.4M pre-seed
- Lead Investor: a16z Speedrun
- Additional Investors: Augment Ventures, Propeller Ventures, Plug and Play, Beat Ventures, SBI, Untapped Ventures, Cross Atlantic Angels, Rick Berry, Pat McCarthy
- Use of Funds: Expand engineering team, accelerate AI development, and scale into additional industrial sectors
About Nexxa.ai
Founded in May 2024 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Nexxa.ai develops specialized AI agents that integrate with legacy industrial software. These agents assist engineers in executing complex technical tasks, working seamlessly with systems like engineering tools and estimating platforms. The company’s goal is to build an AI capable of understanding and learning highly technical operations from scratch.
CEO Philipp Wehn leads the company, which serves both Fortune 100 and midmarket clients. Nexxa.ai’s platform enables AI agents to collaborate with or autonomously assist human engineers, marking a significant leap in intelligent automation for heavy industries.
Investor Spotlight: a16z Speedrun
a16z Speedrun is a 12-week accelerator program by Andreessen Horowitz, designed for early-stage startups in AI, gaming, entertainment, and creative tools. Its involvement underscores the potential of Nexxa.ai’s innovative approach.
Funding Details
- Company: Nexxa.ai, Inc.
- Raised: $4.4M
- Round: Pre-Seed
- Funding Date: July 2025
- Software Category: AI / Industrial Engineering / Intelligent Automation
- Website: https://nexxa.ai/
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This funding round positions Nexxa.ai as a key player in the intersection of AI and industrial engineering, with significant potential to disrupt traditional workflows in heavy industries.
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