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Pasadena is home to a growing number of technology startups with a strong focus on artificial intelligence. Companies like Virtualitics, which applies AI to defense applications, have secured $103.9 million in funding.

The local scene also includes ventures in deep tech, such as Impossible Metals building underwater mining robots. Newer companies like Prorata.AI are also securing large investments, having raised $65 million in its first year.

Below is our list of 4 Pasadena startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Prorata.AI specializes in AI-powered search and advertising solutions that prioritize content attribution for creators. Their technology is designed to ensure original content makers are properly credited for their work.

Year Founded2024
FoundersWilliam T Gross
Funding Amount$65M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsSBI Investment, Mayfield Fund, Revolution Ventures, Touring Capital, Prime Movers Lab

AuraChat.Ai develops an AI-powered sales agent that automates lead management and follow-ups for businesses. Their platform handles communication in multiple languages and integrates directly with existing CRM systems to streamline sales workflows.

Year Founded2023
FoundersEnrique Partida
Funding Amount$568k
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsUCLA Anderson School of Management, Uplist Ventures, Arva Family Office, Diego Mercado

Virtualitics builds an advanced AI platform focused on readiness applications for the defense sector. Their system uses machine learning and natural language processing to help organizations improve their operational preparedness.

Year Founded2016
FoundersCiro Donalek, George Djorgovski, Michael Amori, Scott Davidoff
Funding Amount$103.9M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsCiti, Smith Point Capital, The Venture Reality Fund/VRF, Centricus, North Sound Ventures

Impossible Metals develops autonomous underwater vehicles designed to harvest critical battery metals from the ocean floor. Their robotic system aims to responsibly collect polymetallic nodules without creating destructive sediment plumes.

Year Founded2020
FoundersJason Gillham, Kenneth H. Nealson, Oliver Gunasekara, Renee Grogan
Funding Amount$12.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsGaingels, Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, Rebel Fund, Starlight Ventures

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