Prefix, a New York–based facility management platform for multi-site restaurant and retail operators, has raised $7.5 million in Seed funding.
Investors
The round was co-led by Collide Capital and Slow Ventures, with participation from Connexa Capital, Kyle Archer of Elevated Inc., I2BF, and Bienville Capital.
Collide Capital is a New York–based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that focuses on investing in early-stage startups, particularly in sectors such as fintech, supply chain, and enterprise software. The firm provides not only funding but also strategic guidance, industry connections, and operational support to help startups grow and succeed.
Slow Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in the United States, with offices in San Francisco, New York, and Boston. Founded in 2011, the firm invests across a broad range of industries, including fintech, SaaS, healthcare, crypto, consumer products, and the creator economy. It has deployed roughly $1 billion into early-stage startup rounds.
Prefix Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to enhance its AI infrastructure, expand sales and marketing efforts, and scale operations to support over 10,000 locations across the United States.
About Prefix
Led by CEO Jared Schwartzentrube, Prefix is an AI-driven facility management platform designed for multi-site restaurant and retail operators. It enables seamless coordination between large brands and local service technicians. The AI-based solution offers on-demand repair services across HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and more, as well as preventive maintenance scheduling and automated warranty management. Since launching, Prefix has grown to support nearly 2,000 locations across 50 customers, including major restaurant and retail brands.
Funding Details
Company: Prefix
Raised: $7.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2026
Lead Investors: Collide Capital, Slow Ventures
Additional Investors: Connexa Capital, Kyle Archer, I2BF, Bienville Capital
Company Website: https://www.useprefix.com/
Software Category: Facility Management / AI Operations Platform
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