Kanu AI Raises $11.7M in Seed Funding

Kanu AI, a Seattle-based company that automates employee workflows by turning them into custom enterprise-grade software, has raised $11.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment supports the company's efforts to expand its platform and scale its operations.

Investors

The round was led by Trilogy Equity Partners, with participation from a16z speedrun, BMW i Ventures, and Accel.

Kanu AI Use of Funds

Kanu AI plans to use the capital to hire additional staff across engineering and business roles as it scales its platform for enterprise clients.

About Kanu AI

Founded in 2025 by CEO Karan Grover, Kanu AI offers a platform that captures business processes from spreadsheets and email to build and deploy custom software workflows. Designed for enterprise security, the tool integrates directly into a clients cloud infrastructure, providing automated outputs while maintaining compliance and audit trails.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://getkanu.com

Company: Kanu AI
Raised: $11.7M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 30, 2026
Lead Investor: Trilogy Equity Partners
Additional Investors: a16z speedrun, BMW i Ventures, Accel
Software Category: Enterprise Software
Source: https://www.geekwire.com/2026/kanu-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-11-7m-to-turn-employee-workflows-into-custom-software/