Ellis launched with over $10 million in seed funding to develop an AI-native operations platform for private credit, led by First Round Capital.
Amount Raised
$10 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
Ellis, the first AI-native operations platform for private credit, has emerged from stealth mode. The company secured more than $10 million in seed funding to advance its innovative technology. First Round Capital led the financing alongside notable investors. This funding will support the development of its groundbreaking platform.
Quick answer
Ellis raised $10 Million in a Seed round, dated July 30, 2026. Investors: Thrive Capital, Mellody Hobson, Gallery Ventures, 645 Ventures, Harlem Capital, Khosla Ventures, Slow Ventures and Wilshire Lane.
- How much did Ellis raise?
- Ellis raised $10 Million in a Seed round on July 30, 2026.
- Who invested in Ellis?
- Thrive Capital, Mellody Hobson, Gallery Ventures, 645 Ventures, Harlem Capital, Khosla Ventures, Slow Ventures and Wilshire Lane are named as investors in this round.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Financial Services and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Ellis that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Moneyball.ai raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on September 9, 2026.
- BrightPlan Group raised $14M (Series C) on September 8, 2026.
- Gaia raised $1.5M (Pre-Seed) on September 8, 2026.
- SweetAg raised $7.4M on September 1, 2026.
- Neno Technology raised $7.7M (Seed) on August 26, 2026.
- Endex raised $14M on August 26, 2026.
Who to call at Ellis, and when
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- Who you already know at Ellis, from your own LinkedIn network
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