Olelo Intelligence, a Honolulu, HI-based AI-powered sales coaching platform for high-volume automotive repair shops, has raised a $1 million angel round.
Investors
The round was led by Hawaiʻi Angels, with Clif Purkiser shepherding the deal for the investor group.
Founded in 2002, Hawaiʻi Angels is a Honolulu-based network of early-stage investors that has supported founders in Hawaiʻi and beyond. Members invest individually but often collaborate on deals like Olelo's, offering not only capital but also coaching and connections to help startups grow.
Olelo Intelligence Use of Funds
The financing will support Olelo's growth and expansion across the U.S. and Canada.
About Olelo Intelligence
Founded in 2024 by Miki Hardisty and Ed Moore, Olelo Intelligence provides an AI-powered conversational intelligence and sales guidance platform specifically designed for high-volume automotive repair shops. The company helps operators increase revenue by identifying missed sales opportunities in service advisor calls and providing actionable insights that improve call conversion, appointment booking, and service authorization. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Olelo has expanded to over 100 live shop locations across 62 franchisees, including a national partnership with AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care.
Funding Details
Company: Olelo Intelligence
Raised: $1.0M
Round: Angel
Funding Date: January 2026
Lead Investor: Hawaiʻi Angels
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://www.olelo-ai.com/
Software Category: AI Sales Coaching / Automotive SaaS
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/olelo-intelligence-raises-1m-led-by-hawaii-angels-to-scale-ai-sales-platform-for-high-volume-auto-repair-shops-302662043.html