Emilia AI Raises $1.5M Pre-seed

Emilia AI, based in Colombia and Brazil, provides an AI-powered operating system for restaurants that integrates with existing security camera infrastructure and point-of-sale data, has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round.

Investors

The round includes a $1 million investment from Prosus Ventures and $500,000 from a group of tech-focused angel investors.

Emilia AI Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to continue developing its software platform and to expand its operations across Brazil and the wider Latin American market.

About Emilia AI

Founded in 2024 by Andres Cajiao and Sebastian Rojo, Emilia AI builds an AI layer that pairs video analytics with POS data to provide real-time agents for restaurants. The platform helps managers optimize labor, prevent fraud, and increase sales by identifying service gaps and providing coaching to staff.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://emiliavision.com

Company: Emilia AI
Raised: $1.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 14, 2026
Lead Investor: Prosus Ventures
Additional Investors: group of tech-focused angel investors
Company Website: https://emiliavision.com
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://www.prosus.com/news-insights/2026/emilia-ai-raises-dollars-1-point-5-m-led-by-prosus-ventures