MAI, a San Francisco, CA-based AI platform that automates and optimizes performance marketing, has raised $25 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by Kleiner Perkins, with participation from Gaorong Ventures, UpHonest Capital, and others.
Kleiner Perkins, founded in 1972 and based in Menlo Park, CA, is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, incubation, and growth companies across technology, life sciences, and green tech.
MAI Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to expand its product and engineering teams and accelerate the development of MAI’s AI agent platform.
About MAI
Founded by Yuchen Wu and Jian Wang, MAI is an AI platform that automates and optimizes performance marketing, giving small and mid-sized businesses access to enterprise-grade advertising technology. Its AI agents autonomously manage millions of dollars in digital ad spend each month. By deeply integrating with business data, MAI continuously adjusts bids, budgets, and creative assets in real time. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, its customers include D2C brands and consumer apps, including Dreo, DrWoof, Fanka, Flamingo, NutritionFaktory, Patpat, Velotric, and Vivaia.
Funding Details
Company: MAI
Raised: $25.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 2025
Lead Investor: Kleiner Perkins
Additional Investors: Gaorong Ventures, UpHonest Capital, others
Company Website: https://www.mai.co/
Software Category: AI Marketing / Performance Advertising Automation
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mai-raises-25m-to-automate-performance-marketing-with-ai-agents-driving-revenue-for-brands-302571065.html