Retrocausal
Techstars '20Seattle, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 9 known investors
Retrocausal develops AI-powered intelligence augmentation systems for manufacturing shopfloors, helping assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers boost productivity, quality, and safety. The company uses generative AI copilot software to enable lower-skilled workers to perform complex manufacturing tasks.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT
Founders & leadership
Retrocausal was founded in 2019 by Zeeshan Zia and Muhammad Zeeshan Zia.
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Zeeshan ZiaFounder & CEO
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Muhammad Zeeshan ZiaCo-founder
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Rick FaulkNamed on SEC filing
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Quoc-Huy TranNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 9
Atland VenturesMinneapolisvia Jeff Wei · inferred
Capria VenturesBengaluru · $300K – $1M
Differential VenturesNew York · $250K – $3M
Glasswing VenturesBoston · $100K – $5M
Incubate USLos Altos
One Way VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.5M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Argon VenturesreportedBoston · $250K – $500K
Indicator VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $3M
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2023
▶$5.3MraisedDec 2023 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.3MraisedDec 2023 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Muhammad Zeeshan ZiaExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Rick FaulkDirector
- Kleida MartiroDirector
- Quoc-Huy TranDirector
- Baiyin MurphyDirector
- Offering amount
- $5.3M
- Amount sold
- $5.3M
- First sale
- Nov 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2019
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Retrocausal went on to found or lead other companies.
Competitors · 5
by search overlapSafetyCulture231 shared keywordsSafetyCulture develops a workplace operations platform used by frontline teams to conduct inspections, report issues, and manage safety and quality processes.
Tulip178 shared keywordsTulip offers a no-code way to connect IIoT devices, sensors, smart tools, scales, cameras, and machines to its apps, letting manufacturers use device inputs and outputs to build triggers and workflows. It targets industrial and manufacturing operations that want to digitize processes and automate data collection.
Tractian108 shared keywordsTractian provides IoT sensors and AI-powered software for industrial asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance, helping manufacturers identify equipment failures before they disrupt production.
MachineMetrics94 shared keywordsMachineMetrics provides a manufacturing execution system (MES) with AI-powered machine monitoring for discrete manufacturers. The platform integrates machine data, ERP systems, and production workflows to optimize scheduling, reduce downtime, and improve shop floor efficiency.
Veryable88 shared keywordsVeryable operates an on-demand labor marketplace and workforce management platform that lets manufacturing and warehouse operations build flexible labor pools and schedule labor against production demand. It serves manufacturers and logistics providers across the US, coordinating coverage across shifts and adding capacity to handle demand spikes.
Companies competing with Retrocausal for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASA | Phase I | 2020 | $124.6K |
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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Retrocausal do?
- Retrocausal develops AI-powered intelligence augmentation systems for manufacturing shopfloors, helping assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers boost productivity, quality, and safety. The company uses generative AI copilot software to enable lower-skilled workers to perform complex manufacturing tasks.
- Who founded Retrocausal?
- Retrocausal was founded by Zeeshan Zia, Muhammad Zeeshan Zia in 2019.
- Who are Retrocausal's investors?
- Retrocausal's investors include Atland Ventures, Capria Ventures, Differential Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Incubate US, One Way Ventures, Techstars, Argon Ventures and 1 more.
- How much funding has Retrocausal raised?
- Retrocausal has disclosed $5.3M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Retrocausal headquartered?
- Retrocausal is headquartered in Seattle, US.