Winner of 2024 Global Construction Startup Competition and 2023 Suffolk Technologies BOOST People's Choice Award Delivers Native AI Solutions for the Supply Chain LifecycleNEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaya AI , an advanced construction supply chain intelligence platform, has officially launched out of stealth with $5.3 million in pre-seed funding led by 53 Stations, Suffolk Technologies and Soma Capital, with additional backing from Barclays Black Formation Investments (BBFI) managed by Zeal Capital Partners, RXR, Mantis VC, Virta Ventures and other top investors.Kaya AI focuses on revolutionizing supply chains for data center and mission critical infrastructure projects, two of the most complex and high-stakes verticals in construction. By leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation, Kaya AI streamlines procurement processes, enabling faster, more efficient, and sustainable project delivery.The company's formal launch follows its recognition as the winner of the 2024 Construction Startup Competition's Supply Chain category , selected from participants representing more than 80 countries."Data centers, infrastructure and other mission critical projects are at the forefront of global growth, yet their supply chains remain riddled with inefficiencies and delays," said Ojonimi Bako, CEO and co-founder of Kaya AI. "Kaya AI's AI-native platform addresses these challenges, reducing the time teams spend from managing procurement through delivery by 80% and ensuring seamless project execution. Backed by leading investors and customers, we're ready to scale our impact and transform these critical industries."Kaya AI's platform is designed to augment human productivity, empowering teams to accomplish more with fewer resources. Its proprietary AI technology simplifies procurement tracking and automates routine workflows, freeing up team members to focus on high-priority, strategic tasks

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