Relay Raises $36M in Funding

Relay, based in Raleigh, North Carolina, a provider of a system of action for frontline physical operations, has raised $36 million in new funding. This latest capital injection brings the total funding raised by the company to over $90 million.

Investors

The funding round was led by International Paper, a major leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Additional investors participating in the round include Cerity Partners, Harmonic Growth Partners, and Thayer Investment Partners. Existing investors G2 Venture Partners and Wind River Ventures also contributed to this round.

Relay Use of Funds

Relay plans to utilize the new capital to accelerate the development of its software and AI platform capabilities. This includes the creation of insights and agentic layers for querying shift data, expanding worker safety solutions, and enhancing integrations with enterprise systems. The funds will also support the development of next-generation frontline hardware, expansion across industrial and hospitality markets, and increased hiring for its product and go-to-market teams.

About Relay

Founded to serve the 80 percent of the global workforce that does not work at a desk, Relay acts as a system of action for physical operations. The company provides a platform that captures communication and data from frontline workers, turning it into actionable intelligence for systems like MES and CMMS. Their solution combines cloud communications, AI, real-time translation, and location awareness to improve safety and productivity.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://relaypro.com

Company: Relay
Raised: $36M
Funding Date: September 30, 2026
Lead Investor: International Paper
Additional Investors: Cerity Partners, Harmonic Growth Partners, Thayer Investment Partners, G2 Venture Partners, Wind River Ventures
Company Website: relaypro.com
Software Category: Industrial Operations Software
Source: https://relaypro.com/press-releases/relay-raises-36-million-in-new-funding-from-industry-leaders-to-drive-frontline-safety-productivity-and-operational-intelligence/