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CAST AI

Miami, US · Founded 2019 · 352 employees on LinkedIn · 11 known investors

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Cast AI provides an Application Performance Automation (APA) platform that autonomously optimizes Kubernetes and cloud applications in real time, handling workload rightsizing, scaling, and cost reduction. It targets companies running cloud and containerized workloads that want to cut cloud spend and improve application performance automatically.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

Founders & leadership

CAST AI was founded in 2019 by Leon Kuperman, Laurent Gil, and Yuri Frayman.

LKLeon Kuperman
Leon KupermanFounderHe has over 20 years of experience in software product management, design, development, and deployment, with expertise in web application security, PCI DSS compliance, cloud computing, and Kubernetes.
LGLaurent Gil
Laurent GilCo-Founder and PresidentHe previously co-founded Zenedge, a cloud-based cybersecurity platform that Oracle acquired in 2018, and Viewdle, a computer vision company that Google acquired in 2012.
YF
Yuri FraymanFounder and CEOHe previously founded or led multiple companies including Viewdle (acquired by Google), Zenedge (acquired by Oracle), and The Frayman Group (acquired by Intapp).
PLPierre Liduena
Pierre LiduenaChief Financial OfficerPierre Liduena is Chief Financial Officer at CAST AI, an Application Performance Automation platform for optimizing Kubernetes and cloud applications. He brings over 20 years of experience in financial operations, mergers and acquisitions, and business development across technology companies.
GMGabija Marganavičė
Gabija MarganavičėChief People Officer
MGMoti Gabay
Moti GabayChief Operations Officer

Board

YN
Yehuda NeubergerBoard director
BY
Babak YazdaniBoard director
CW
Caspar WahlerBoard director
CFCarl Fritjofsson
Carl FritjofssonBoard directorGeneral Partner at Creandum
EVEinaras von Gravrock
Einaras von GravrockCo-FounderExecutive Officer, Director at Cube Security

Investors · 11

Cota Capitallisted by Cota CapitalSan Francisco

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Florida Funderslisted by Florida FundersTampa · $50K

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Florida Technology Seed Capital Fundlisted by Florida Technology Seed Capital FundClearwater · $75K – $100K

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G2 Venture Partnerslisted by G2 Venture PartnersPortola Valley · $15M – $25M

How we know: G2 Venture Partners's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · the VCSheet dataset · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Samsung Nextlisted by Samsung NextMountain View · $100K – $5M

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SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)listed by SAV (Scale Asia Ventures)Palo Alto

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SoftBank Vision Fundlisted by SoftBank Vision FundLondon
Uncorrelated Ventureslisted by Uncorrelated VenturesLas Vegas

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Vintage Investment Partnerslisted by Vintage Investment PartnersHerzliya

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CreandumreportedSan Francisco · $216K – $8.6Mvia Carl Fritjofsson · board

How we know: a partner's Signal profile · board seat on SEC Form D · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$153.5M disclosed across 8 of 9 rounds · 2020–2025

▶$71.5MraisedMay 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Laurent GilExecutive Officer
  • Carl FritjofssonDirector
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
  • Caspar WahlerDirector
  • Pierre LiduenaExecutive Officer
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jake TauscherDirector
  • Leon KupermanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Babak YazdaniDirector
Offering amount
$71.5M
Amount sold
$71.5M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14MraisedDec 2024 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leon KupermanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
  • Babak YazdaniDirector
  • Caspar WahlerDirector
  • Carl FritjofssonDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$14M
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$35MraisedNov 2023 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
  • Carlo BiggioDirector
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Babak YazdaniDirector
  • Carl FritjofssonDirector
  • Leon KupermanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$35M
Amount sold
$35M
First sale
Oct 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$20.1MraisedMar 2023 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Carl FritjofssonDirector
  • Babak YazdaniDirector
Offering amount
$20.2M
Amount sold
$20.1M
First sale
Feb 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.1MraisedDec 2022 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Babak YazdaniDirector
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
Offering amount
$5.1M
Amount sold
$5.1M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.3MraisedJun 2020 · 34 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leonid KupermanDirector
  • Einaras von GravrockDirector
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.3M
First sale
Feb 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.4MraisedFeb 2020 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Einaras von GravrockDirector
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
  • Leonid KupermanDirector
  • Yehuda NeubergerDirector
Offering amount
$1.4M
Amount sold
$1.4M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2MraisedJan 2020 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Einaras von GravrockDirector
  • Leonid KupermanDirector
  • Yuri FraymanExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$2M
First sale
Jan 2020
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.

Founder mafia

7 people who came through CAST AI went on to found or lead other companies.

Bobby YazdaniMember Board of DirectorsFounded AddeparCarl FritjofssonDirectorFounded MartieViktoriya TigipkoSeed InvestorFounded TA VenturesLaurent GilFounderFounded ZenedgeYuri FraymanFounderFounded ZenedgeLeon KupermanFounderFounded ZenedgeEinaras von GravrockDirectorFounded Cube Security

Frequently asked questions

What does CAST AI do?
Cast AI provides an Application Performance Automation (APA) platform that autonomously optimizes Kubernetes and cloud applications in real time, handling workload rightsizing, scaling, and cost reduction. It targets companies running cloud and containerized workloads that want to cut cloud spend and improve application performance automatically.
Who founded CAST AI?
CAST AI was founded by Leon Kuperman, Laurent Gil, Yuri Frayman in 2019.
Who are CAST AI's investors?
CAST AI's investors include Aglae Ventures, Cota Capital, Florida Funders, Florida Technology Seed Capital Fund, G2 Venture Partners, Samsung Next, SAV (Scale Asia Ventures), SoftBank Vision Fund and 3 more.
How much funding has CAST AI raised?
CAST AI has disclosed $153.5M raised across 8 of its 9 known rounds.
Where is CAST AI headquartered?
CAST AI is headquartered in Miami, US.