Ryan Williams' Ellis AI raises $10M in seed funding led by First Round Capital and others to enhance AI-driven solutions for private credit managers.
Amount Raised
$10 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
Ellis AI has emerged from stealth with $10 million in seed funding to develop AI agents for private credit managers. The platform aims to streamline the fragmented workflow in managing documents and spreadsheets. Founded by Ryan Williams, Ellis connects existing software systems for easier management. This funding will facilitate further development of their innovative solutions.
Quick answer
Ellis AI raised $10 Million in a Seed round, dated July 31, 2026. Investors: 645 Ventures, Harlem Capital, Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Slow Capital, Mellody Hobson and First Round Capital.
- How much did Ellis AI raise?
- Ellis AI raised $10 Million in a Seed round on July 31, 2026.
- Who invested in Ellis AI?
- 645 Ventures, Harlem Capital, Khosla Ventures, Thrive Capital, Slow Capital, Mellody Hobson and First Round Capital are named as investors in this round.
- What does Ellis AI do?
- Ellis AI is an AI startup aimed at streamlining the fragmented workflows of private credit managers.
- Where is Ellis AI based and how big is it?
- Fundz records about 259 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in SaaS and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Ellis AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Bolter raised $10M on September 14, 2026.
- Aron raised $8M (Seed) on September 14, 2026.
- Clauze.AI raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on September 9, 2026.
- Clay raised $115M (Series D) on September 9, 2026.
- Moneyball.ai raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on September 9, 2026.
- Harvey raised $550M on September 9, 2026.
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