Groundup.ai, a Singapore-based industrial AI company specializing in machine maintenance and workplace safety, has raised US$4.25 million in Series A funding.
Investors
The round was led by Singapore-based Tin Men Capital, with continued backing from Wavemaker Ventures and participation from SEEDS Capital.
Tin Men Capital is a Singapore-based venture capital firm established in 2018, specializing in Series A investments for B2B tech and marketplace startups across Southeast Asia. The firm focuses on enterprise technology, industrial AI, smart cities, logistics, and travel sectors.
Groundup.ai Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to scale its product offerings, expand into Australia, Europe, and North Asia, strengthen operations across Asia and the Middle East, and support talent acquisition and infrastructure development.
About Groundup.ai
Founded in 2021, Groundup.ai is an industrial AI company specializing in predictive maintenance and workplace safety solutions. The company leverages advanced AI, IoT sound sensors, and machine intelligence to detect potential machine failures and minimize unplanned downtime. Its flagship offering, "Cognitive Maintenance," provides actionable insights, root-cause analysis, and preemptive failure predictions, helping industries such as manufacturing, maritime, defense, and oil & gas optimize operations. Groundup.ai has a presence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Funding Details
Company: Groundup.ai Pte Ltd.
Raised: $4.25M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investor: Tin Men Capital
Additional Investors: Wavemaker Ventures, SEEDS Capital
Company Website: https://groundup.ai/
Software Category: Industrial AI / Machine Maintenance Solutions
Source: https://sme.asia/groundup-ai-bags-us4-25-million-series-a-to-drive-ai-led-industrial-transformation/