Civilized AI raises $2M in seed funding led by Benson Capital, aiming to transform city services with AI technology.
Amount Raised
$2 Million
Round Type
Seed
New OrleansSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceSmart CitiesInvestors
Description
New Orleans-based startup Civilized AI has closed a $2 million seed funding round led by Benson Capital. The company, founded by Matt Wisdom, provides AI-powered tools to improve city services. Investors include Tulane University and Austin Capital Factory. This funding will help scale their innovative solutions to enhance government services.
Quick answer
Civilized AI raised $2 Million in a Seed round, dated October 8, 2025. Investors: Tulane University, Austin Capital Factory and Benson Capital. Civilized AI is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
- How much did Civilized AI raise?
- Civilized AI raised $2 Million in a Seed round on October 8, 2025.
- Who invested in Civilized AI?
- Tulane University, Austin Capital Factory and Benson Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Civilized AI do?
- Civilized AI is a New Orleans-based tech startup focused on enhancing city services through AI-powered online tools.
- Where is Civilized AI based and how big is it?
- Civilized AI is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Fundz records about 11 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Civilized AI?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Civilized AI. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Smart Cities and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Civilized AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Cursor raised $2.3B (Funding Round) on November 13, 2025.
- MuchBetter.ai raised $4.6M (Seed) on November 21, 2025.
- Dabeeo raised $8.1M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2025.
- Physical Intelligence raised $600M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2025.
- Moralbox raised $718K (Seed) on November 20, 2025.
- Vocodia raised $25M on November 20, 2025.
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