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Retrocausal

Techstars '20

Seattle, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 59 employees on LinkedIn · 12 known investors

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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.

ZZZeeshan Zia
Zeeshan ZiainCo-founder · Board Member & AdvisorZeeshan Zia founded and scaled a VC-backed AI startup that served Fortune 500 clients and holds 25+ patents in agentic and multimodal systems.
MZ
Muhammad Zeeshan ZiaCo-founder
RF
Rick FaulkNamed on SEC filing
QT
Quoc-Huy TranNamed on SEC filing

Board

KMKleida Martiro
Kleida Martiroin𝕏Director, Board Of DirectorsManaging Director at Glasswing Ventures
BMBaiyin Murphy
Baiyin Murphy𝕏Board directorGeneral Partner at Indicator Ventures

Investors · 12

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 Venturesreported · 2 sourcesBoston · $250K – $500K
Hypertherm VenturesreportedHanover
Indicator Venturesreported · 2 sourcesNew York · $1M – $3M
Saas Ventures, L.L.C.reportedMiami · $75K – $5M

Also in the syndicate · 1

Ascend Vietnam Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022–2023

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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.

Andrew FeinbergActive investor and advisorFounded Brightcove +1Rick FaulkBoard MemberFounded Barracuda +1

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
SafetyCulture231 shared keywordsA workplace operations platform that helps organizations manage safety, quality, and operational processes through digital checklists, inspections, and reporting tools.
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
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase I2020$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.

In the news

Manufacturing software startup Retrocausal raises $5.3M to help workers assemble products – GeekWiregeekwire.com · Nov 2023Retrocausal Raises $5.3M in Financingfinsmes.com · Nov 2023Retrocausal Raises Oversubscribed $5.3M Round to Meet Increased Demand for its Generative AI Manufacturing Assembly Optimization Solutionglobenewswire.com · Nov 2023Funding Announcement press release - Retrocausalretrocausal.ai · Nov 2023Retrocausal Raises $3.4M In Fundingfinsmes.com · Mar 2022Retrocausal Raises $3.4 Million led by Glasswing Ventures and Differential Ventures to Increase Manufacturers’ Assembly Line Quality, Efficiency, and First Time Yieldglobenewswire.com

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 3 more.
How much funding has Retrocausal raised?
Retrocausal has disclosed $5.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Retrocausal headquartered?
Retrocausal is headquartered in Seattle, US.