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Emilia AI raises $1.5M led by Prosus Ventures to build an AI operating system for restaurants that optimizes labor and prevents fraud.

PRIVATESep 14, 2026•1 day ago

Amount Raised

$1.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

BrazilSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceHospitality

Investors

Prosus Ventures

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%.

Company Information

Company

Emilia AI

Location

Brazil

About

Emilia AI is a next-generation operating system for restaurants that uses AI-powered agents to enhance sales and prevent fraud. The platform connects to existing restaurant cameras and point-of-sale systems to provide real-time analysis of table status, customer behavior, and staff movement. It features two main agents: Coach for staff productivity and sales training, and Sentinel for fraud prevention and operational oversight. Founded in 2024 by Colombian entrepreneurs, Emilia is designed to address high staff turnover in the restaurant industry while augmenting rather than replacing workers.

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