Emilia AI raises $1.5M led by Prosus Ventures to build an AI operating system for restaurants that optimizes labor and prevents fraud.
Amount Raised
$1.5 Million
Round Type
Pre-Seed
BrazilSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceHospitalityInvestors
Description
Emilia AI, founded in 2024 by Colombian entrepreneurs Andrés Cajiao and Sebastian Rojo, has raised $1.5M in a pre-seed round led by Prosus Ventures ($1M) with $500K from tech-focused angel investors. The platform uses AI agents powered by restaurant camera feeds and POS data to optimize operations, prevent theft and fraud, and improve staff productivity. Emilia's Coach agent helps staff increase sales and productivity while reducing high turnover rates common in the restaurant industry, particularly in Brazil where annual turnover exceeds 70%.
Quick answer
Emilia AI raised $1.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round, dated September 15, 2026. Investors: Prosus Ventures. Emilia AI is based in Brazil.
- How much did Emilia AI raise?
- Emilia AI raised $1.5 Million in a Pre-Seed round on September 15, 2026.
- Who invested in Emilia AI?
- Prosus Ventures is named as investors in this round.
- What does Emilia AI do?
- Emilia AI is a next-generation operating system for restaurants that uses AI-powered agents to enhance sales and prevent fraud.
- Where is Emilia AI based and how big is it?
- Emilia AI is based in Brazil. Fundz records about 2 employees.
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Who else raised in Hospitality and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Emilia AI that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Teamshares raised $225M (Series A) on September 23, 2026.
- Celes raised $5M (Series A) on October 30, 2026.
- Bloomsco raised $716K (Pre-Seed) on October 30, 2026.
- Ares Intelligence raised $2.9M (Seed) on October 30, 2026.
- PredictPro raised $4M (Corporate Round) on October 30, 2026.
- Fronted raised $1.9M (Seed) on October 29, 2026.
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