Procense, a San Francisco, California-based industrial automation startup, has raised $1.5 million in Seed funding. 

Investors 

The round was led by Kevin Mahaffey and HighSage Ventures. 

Kevin Mahaffey is an active investor who has backed numerous startups, with a focus on enterprise software and the technology-driven transformation of large markets. 

HighSage Ventures is a Boston-based investment firm that operates as a family office. It invests in both public and private companies, providing growth capital to businesses with strong fundamentals—particularly in the global software, internet, consumer, and financial technology sectors. 

Procense Use of Funds 

The company will use the funds to expand its team and accelerate the development of its AI-native manufacturing platform. This platform enables process optimization, intelligent automation, and the digitization of manual workflows. 

About Procense 

Procense is an industrial automation company developing cutting-edge AI and remote sensing technologies for process manufacturers. It leverages IoT sensors to help manufacturing giants digitize processes and automate data collection in real-time. Procense’s full-stack Industrial IoT technology integrates seamlessly into existing manufacturing environments, enabling continuous data capture, real-time monitoring, and predictive optimization. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Procense’s mission is to deliver real-time visibility, automation, and predictive insights—now more important than ever. 

Funding Details 

Company: Procense, Inc. 

Raised: $1.5M 

Round: Seed 

Funding Date: September 2025 

Lead Investors: Kevin Mahaffey, HighSage Ventures 

Company Website: https://www.procense.ai/  

Software Category: Industrial Automation / AI Manufacturing Platform 

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250910851795/en/