Axle
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Axle AI provides on-premise media asset management software designed for large professional video storage and processing. The platform offers AI-powered features including transcription, tagging, scene understanding, and collaborative editing tools for video production teams.
Founders & leadership
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Sam BogochinCEOSam Bogoch is cofounder and CEO of Axle AI, which provides AI-powered media asset management software for video production teams. He has background in media applications, system integration for large-scale storage systems, and building startups with revenue growth.
Investors · 9
Emerging VenturesLos Angeles · $100K – $500K
Expert DOJOSanta Monica · $50K – $100K
Perot JainDallas · $500K
Quake CapitalAustin
Base10 Partnersreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
Stage 2 CapitalreportedLincoln · $200K – $4M
Y CombinatorreportedSan Francisco · $500K
Also in the syndicate · 1
Stage2 Capital
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$17.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $17.5MSeries AAug 2026 · 5 sources
Base10 Partners (lead), Gradient Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Stage2 Capital, Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
In the news
Axle Raises $17.5M Series A, Plans To Double Teamhypepotamus.com · Aug 2026
Axle Raises $17.5M to Automate Insurance Workflows | AIPressRoomaipressroom.com · Aug 2026
Axle raises $17.5m to make insurance programmablefintech.global · Aug 2026
Axle Raises $17.5M Series A to Connect Insurance Carriers to the Real Economyprnewswire.com · Aug 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Axle do?
- Axle AI provides on-premise media asset management software designed for large professional video storage and processing. The platform offers AI-powered features including transcription, tagging, scene understanding, and collaborative editing tools for video production teams.
- Who are Axle's investors?
- Axle's investors include Emerging Ventures, Expert DOJO, Perot Jain, Quake Capital, Base10 Partners, Gradient Ventures, Stage 2 Capital, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Axle raised?
- Axle has disclosed $17.5M raised across 1 round.







