UptimeAI raises $14 Mn in Series A round

Artificial intelligence startup UptimeAI has raised $14 million in its Series A funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investor Emergent Ventures and new investor Aditya Birla Ventures.

UptimeAI will use the proceeds to scale up its tech platform, expand product portfolio and presence in North America, Middle East and Asia.

The company has bases in Bengaluru and San Francisco as well.

Five-year-old UptimeAI creates AI-based solutions that help plant operators maximise efficiency and reliability. As per the company, its team has core competency in areas including power, oil and gas, chemicals, metals, and aerospace among others.

UptimeAI’s four modules include - connect the dots, no code predictive alerts, inferencing engine for prescriptive actions, and continuous self-learning. It has a patented system and method for monitoring complex structures to identify the root cause of inefficiencies.

In September last year, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) tied up with UptimeAI to optimize operational efficiency.

Led by Jagadish Gattu and Vamsi Yalamanchili, UptimeAI was one of the selected startups in the YourNest SOAR Program. In February 2021, UptimeAI also raised $1.5 million in seed funding from YourNest Venture Capital and angel investors.

UptimeAI competes with Tiger Global-backed Infinite Uptime, which raised $18.85 million in a round in May last year. Other global competitors include Sight Machine , Prospection SparkCognition, and Augury.