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Simaia secures pre-seed funding through Iterative to enhance brand visibility in AI search. The funding will support its growth across the Asia-Pacific region.

PRIVATEAug 12, 2026about 3 hours ago

Round Type

Seed

GreenvilleArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language Processing

Investors

Iterative

Description

Simaia, an AI-native marketing team, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed round via Iterative’s S26 batch. The company helps businesses get cited in AI search results by auditing buyer queries on major models and providing optimized content. With clients in six countries, Simaia reports significant growth metrics, including a 90% retention rate. The CEO emphasized that the funding will facilitate market expansion.

Company Information

Company

Simaia

Location

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

About

Simaia is an AI-native marketing team focused on generative engine optimisation (GEO). It helps companies across the Asia-Pacific region get recommended inside AI search by auditing buyer queries across major AI models and creating targeted content for brands. The service aims to increase visibility and inbound leads through insights generated from AI searches.

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