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AI-driven hardware design startup SECA raises a seed round from LG Electronics and Bluepoint Partners. Amount and valuation were not disclosed.

PRIVATEAug 19, 2026•about 5 hours ago

Round Type

Seed

ManufacturingSoftwareArtificial Intelligence

Investors

Bluepoint PartnersLg Electronics

Description

SECA, a hardware design automation startup, announced on August 19 that it has raised a seed round from LG Electronics and deep-tech accelerator Bluepoint Partners. The investment follows SECA’s spin-off as an independent legal entity from STUDIO341. SECA connects fragmented design data across manufacturing sites into a unified platform and is developing an AI-for-EDA platform to automate workflows. The company is currently running proof-of-concept projects with various manufacturers including LG Electronics’ vehicle solutions division.

Company Information

Company

SECA

About

SECA is a hardware design automation startup focused on connecting fragmented design data across manufacturing sites into a unified platform. The company is developing an AI-for-EDA platform that automates workflows in electronic design automation. With its ontology structure, SECA aims to trace changes effectively while combining a rule engine with large language models to ensure design consistency. The startup is currently engaged in proof-of-concept projects with major manufacturers including LG Electronics and AIRBUS.

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