Aragorn AI, a Plano, Texas–based startup building the People Ops Operating System that unifies HR data, analytics, and agentic AI assistants, has raised $4.3 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by LiveOak Ventures, with participation from Dallas Venture Capital.
LiveOak Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas. The firm specializes in investing in technology and tech-enabled services, particularly in companies founded or led by entrepreneurs based in Texas. LiveOak typically leads or co-leads Seed and Series A rounds (and occasionally participates in pre-seed or growth-stage opportunities). Its initial check size ranges from approximately US$500K to US$10M.
Aragorn AI Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand product development, enhance its AI-driven HR platform, and scale its go-to-market operations.
About Aragorn AI
Founded in 2022 by siblings Ed and Gladys Adjei, Aragorn AI is building the People Ops Operating System that unifies all HR data into a single system of intelligence, delivering clean, real-time insights across payroll, benefits, ATS, LMS, and performance systems. The platform also powers agentic AI assistants that act instantly within Slack or Teams. Aragorn AI combines an Integrations Engine, Analytics Studio, and Agentic Studio to help HR teams operate more strategically. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Aragorn AI currently supports HR teams at enterprises including Plaid, The Friedkin Group, and Oak View Group.
Funding Details
Company: Aragorn AI, Inc.
Raised: $4.3M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 2025
Lead Investor: LiveOak Ventures
Additional Investors: Dallas Venture Capital
Company Website: https://www.aragorn.ai/
Software Category: HR Tech / AI for People Operations
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