Fundraising FoxAren
New York, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Aren offers a patented software toolset that uses computer vision and machine learning to detect, quantify, and track damage on civil infrastructure assets such as bridges, producing 3D digital twins and predictive maintenance and capital allocation plans. It serves civil engineers and infrastructure asset owners to de-risk asset management, prioritize repairs, and optimize infrastructure spending.
Founders & leadership
Aren was founded in 2019 by Ali Khaloo.
Board
Investors · 3
How we know: Maccabee Ventures's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Shadow Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$2.4MraisedSep 2021 · 15 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Edgar Erasto Martinez CejaExecutive Officer, Director
- Pramod ReddyDirector
- Ali KhalooExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $2.4M
- Amount sold
- $2.4M
- First sale
- Mar 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2022 | $256K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Aren do?
- Aren offers a patented software toolset that uses computer vision and machine learning to detect, quantify, and track damage on civil infrastructure assets such as bridges, producing 3D digital twins and predictive maintenance and capital allocation plans. It serves civil engineers and infrastructure asset owners to de-risk asset management, prioritize repairs, and optimize infrastructure spending.
- Who founded Aren?
- Aren was founded by Ali Khaloo in 2019.
- Who are Aren's investors?
- Aren's investors include Maccabee Ventures, Shadow Ventures, Green Egg Ventures.
- How much funding has Aren raised?
- Aren has disclosed $2.4M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Aren headquartered?
- Aren is headquartered in New York, US.