AI continues to transform the operations of enterprises across the globe, including in manufacturing. In today’s world, the technology is no longer just a complementary tool—it has become a driving force reshaping how productions operate and how value is managed across entire manufacturing chains.
This transformation is happening from the factory floor upward, reinventing the very principles of efficiency, reliability, and productivity at a global scale. For instance, according to the World Economic Forum, AI systems on factory floors are “optimizing production lines, driving cost savings, and reducing emissions.”
At the same time, 72% of manufacturers that have deployed AI report cost reductions and significant gains in operational efficiency, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
One company, Allie AI, announced this week the successful raise of $5.2 million in seed funding, bringing its total funding to $8.3 million. The round was led by Voyager Ventures, with participation from Spero Ventures—backed by the co-founders of Tesla, Inc. and eBay Inc.—and BDev Ventures.
The company’s mission is to create systems capable of perceiving their operational environment, making complex decisions, and executing autonomous actions in real time—all without constant human intervention.
With the new funds, the company will prioritize scalability across the United States and Latin America, building on its successful footprint in food processing and consumer goods.
It will also advance a more complex multi-agent AI architecture, designed to enhance autonomy in predictive process control and product quality optimization.
Said Alex Sandoval, CEO of Allie AI, “This round is not the victory—it’s the ammunition.”
“We’re doubling down on the manufacturing corridors of the Americas. We’ll embed even greater autonomy into our architecture so that factories can operate cleaner and smarter,” added the executive.
The company plans to expand its teams in key locations such as Mexico, Brazil, and Chile, with the strategic move supporting local operations and meeting a growing global demand.
Resources will also be dedicated to strengthening real-time integrations—the “nervous system” of Allie’s value proposition—enabling closed-loop automation where intelligence translates directly into machine actions.
“Allie AI is already demonstrating its ability to enhance manufacturing productivity,” said Sierra Peterson, Partner at Voyager Ventures. “Its entry point is strong in food, beverages, and consumer goods. It’s a remarkable team with long-term vision and a world-class product.”
This funding round comes at a critical moment for the industry across the Western Hemisphere. A wave of reindustrialization is gaining momentum throughout the Americas, driven by powerful macroeconomic forces such as nearshoring and relocalization.In fact, nearly one in two U.S. businesses plans to increase nearshoring volumes in 2025, according to QIMA.
These dynamics—combined with energy constraints and the push for sustainable operations—are fueling the next phase of intelligent manufacturing across the region.
