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.

Aren

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.

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Founders & leadership

Aren was founded in 2019 by Ali Khaloo.

Ali Khaloo inFounderAli Khaloo is founder and CEO of Aren, a computer vision and machine learning software company that produces 3D digital twins of civil infrastructure. He has over 10 years of experience in cloud-native AI product development and holds six patents related to the company's technology.

Edgar Erasto Martinez CejaNamed on SEC filing

Board

Pramod ReddyBoard directorGeneral Partner at Shadow Ventures

Investors · 3

Maccabee VenturesNew York · $200K – $400K

Shadow VenturesAtlanta

Green Egg VenturesreportedNew York · $100K – $1M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.4M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

▶$2.4MraisedSep 2021 · 15 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

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

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.