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Pinch AI Raises $5M in Funding Round Led by Dynamo Ventures and Infinity Ventures to Enhance Product Development.

PRIVATEJan 15, 2026

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

San JoseSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

PayPal VenturesDefined CapitalDynamo VenturesInfinity Ventures

Description

Pinch AI, based in San Francisco, has secured $5M in funding to advance its AI-powered post-purchase intelligence platform. This funding round was led by Dynamo Ventures and Infinity Ventures, with participation from Defined Capital and PayPal Ventures. The company aims to accelerate product development across multiple systems, enhancing retail technology and customer experience. CEO Arthi Rajan Makhija leads the venture, focusing on return control and buyer intent scoring.

Quick answer

Pinch AI raised $5 Million in a Seed round, dated January 15, 2026. Investors: PayPal Ventures, Defined Capital, Dynamo Ventures and Infinity Ventures. Pinch AI is based in San Jose, California, United States.

How much did Pinch AI raise?
Pinch AI raised $5 Million in a Seed round on January 15, 2026.
Who invested in Pinch AI?
PayPal Ventures, Defined Capital, Dynamo Ventures and Infinity Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Pinch AI do?
Pinch AI is a provider of an AI-powered post-purchase intelligence platform that helps retailers control returns, refunds, and customer trust.
Where is Pinch AI based and how big is it?
Pinch AI is based in San Jose, California, United States. Fundz records about 10 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Pinch AI?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Pinch AI. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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  • PNDbotics raised $16M (Funding Round) on March 1, 2026.
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  • RIDM PTE. LTD raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on February 27, 2026.
  • Skipr raised $2M (Seed) on February 27, 2026.
  • Comp raised $17M (Series A) on February 26, 2026.
  • JetScale AI raised $4.3M (Seed) on February 26, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Pinch AI

Location

San Jose, California, United States

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Pinch AI is a provider of an AI-powered post-purchase intelligence platform that helps retailers control returns, refunds, and customer trust. The platform delivers real-time buyer intent scoring, automated policy enforcement, and warehouse intelligence to protect margins and elevate the customer experience.

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