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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.

Aug 19, 2026

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.

Quick answer

SECA raised an undisclosed amount in a Seed round, dated August 19, 2026. Investors: Bluepoint Partners and LG Electronics.

How much did SECA raise?
SECA raised an undisclosed amount in a Seed round on August 19, 2026.
Who invested in SECA?
Bluepoint Partners and LG Electronics are named as investors in this round.
What does SECA do?
SECA is a hardware design automation startup focused on connecting fragmented design data across manufacturing sites into a unified platform.
Where is SECA based and how big is it?
Fundz records about 510 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at SECA?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at SECA, including the Head of Sales International. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Manufacturing and Software around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as SECA that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Zenithon AI raised $10M (Seed) on September 30, 2026.
  • SiMa.ai raised $150M (Series C) on September 28, 2026.
  • Feather Robotics raised $7.6M (Pre-Seed) on September 26, 2026.
  • Overlord Labs raised $4.3M (Seed) on September 25, 2026.
  • Maven Robotics raised $100M (Series A) on September 10, 2026.
  • Tokoshie raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on September 9, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

SECA

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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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