Nexxa.ai, an AI-native startup aiming to transform the way industrial engineers work in digital environments, has successfully raised $4.4 million in pre-seed funding. Leading the investment round was Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with backing from other prominent institutional investors including Augment Ventures, Propeller Ventures, Plug and Play, Beat Ventures, SBI, Untapped Ventures, and Cross Atlantic Angels. Angel investors such as Rick Berry and Pat McCarthy also contributed to the round.
Notably, Nexxa was selected for Speedrun Badge 5, the elite AI accelerator program by a16z, reserved for startups showing breakthrough potential in artificial intelligence.
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Driving Real Innovation in Industrial Engineering
Philipp Wehn, CEO and co-founder of Nexxa.ai, highlighted how meaningful this milestone is for the team and their vision. “With over a decade in industrials, I see a clear need for AI to solve deeply technical problems in infrastructure,” he stated. “This funding allows us to accelerate the development of AI that learns industrial operations from the ground up.”
Despite rapid advancements in enterprise software, more than 4 million industrial engineers still depend on fragmented, in-house tools and manual processes. To address this, Nexxa introduces AI agents for engineering (Keyword 2) that integrate directly with customers’ existing platforms ranging from engineering design tools to estimating systems. These intelligent agents comprehend complex industrial workflows and collaborate or operate autonomously, enhancing efficiency without disrupting current systems.
Backed by Leading Investors and Industry Support
Troy Kirwin, partner at a16z Speedrun, commented, “Nexxa is pioneering the next wave of AI for industrial engineering (Keyword 1) with a product-first, execution-driven mindset. They’ve got huge potential — and this is just the beginning.”
The newly acquired capital will go toward expanding Nexxa’s engineering team and broadening its reach into new industry verticals. Nexxa has already achieved two consecutive quarters of 3x growth in annual contract value (ACV) in 2025, with early traction from Fortune 100 enterprises and mid-market leaders.
Sonali Vijayavargiya of Augment Ventures shared, ‘Nexxa isn’t just about automation — it’s about pushing boundaries. They’re building intelligent, outcome-driven systems that solve challenges across complex enterprise environments.”
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Gaining Industry Trust and Ecosystem Access
Being part of the Siemens Xcelerator ecosystem is a big step for Nexxa — a clear sign that the startup is gaining real momentum. “Their ability to integrate with existing systems is exactly what industrial clients need,” said Mario Mattern of Siemens Mobility.
As Nexxa continues to scale, it positions itself as a key player in reshaping the future of industrial operations through intelligent automation and contextual AI.
FAQs
1. What is AI for industrial engineering?
AI for industrial engineering refers to the application of artificial intelligence to automate, optimize, and enhance engineering tasks such as design, estimation, maintenance, and operations. It helps engineers streamline workflows and make data-driven decisions in real time.
2. How do AI agents for engineering work?
AI agents for engineering are intelligent systems that integrate with current software tools. They analyze contextual data, understand engineering logic, and either assist engineers collaboratively or act independently to execute tasks more efficiently.
3. Why is Nexxa’s AI approach different from traditional solutions?
Unlike conventional software that requires system replacements or heavy customization, Nexxa’s AI agents integrate seamlessly with existing platforms. This enables fast deployment, minimized disruption, and tangible performance improvements across industrial operations.
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