Shilo, a Tempe, AZ-based AI assistant purpose-built for high-performing real estate professionals, has raised $2.6 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was led by AZ-VC, with participation from strategic angel investors and industry operators in real estate and proptech.
AZ-VC is a venture capital (VC) firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, that invests in early-stage local Arizona companies, often targeting those with proven post-revenue traction. Founded in 2021, the firm supports startups across various sectors, including software, IT hardware, health tech, and green technology.
Shilo Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to enhance its AI product, expand go-to-market efforts, and grow its team across AI, engineering, product design, and sales.
About Shilo
Founded in 2024 by Justin Benson and Chris Brue, Shilo is an AI-powered assistant designed for top-performing real estate professionals such as agents and loan officers. Using advanced speech recognition, sentiment analysis, and automated coaching, Shilo.ai provides actionable insights and detailed call summaries that help agents improve communication, boost client engagement, and close more deals. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Shilo serves some of the most influential and productive real estate teams in the country.
Funding Details
Company: Shilo AI Inc. (Shilo)
Raised: $2.6M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: June 2025
Lead Investor: AZ-VC
Additional Investors:
Company Website: https://shilo.ai/
Software Category: AI Assistant / Real Estate Technology
Source: https://www.shilo.ai/post/seed-round-press-release