Forgepoint Raises $9.8M Seed

Forgepoint, a New York-based AI software company that provides an AI-powered inside sales representative for manufacturers, has raised $9.8 million in a seed funding round. The company specializes in streamlining the request-for-quotation process for industrial businesses.

Investors

The funding round was led by Primary Venture Partners and a16z speedrun. Additional participating investors include angel investors associated with OpenAI, Brex, Vercel, and SoFi.

Forgepoint Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to expand its reach to more manufacturers, deepen integrations with existing enterprise business systems, and support team hiring efforts.

About Forgepoint

Founded in 2025 by CEO Jack Strauss and CTO Alex Pareto, Forgepoint is dedicated to simplifying the back-office administrative tasks of manufacturing. Its core product is an AI inside sales representative named Frank, which automates the intake, preparation, and follow-up associated with requests for manufacturing quotes, allowing human experts to focus on technical and commercial decision-making.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://forgepoint.ai

Company: Forgepoint
Raised: $9.8M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 14, 2026
Lead Investor: Primary Venture Partners and a16z speedrun
Additional Investors: angel investors associated with OpenAI, Brex, Vercel and SoFi
Software Category: AI Manufacturing Software
Source: https://www.unite.ai/forgepoint-9-8m-seed-ai-manufacturing-quotes/