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Sedai

Palo Alto, US · Founded 2018 · 156 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Sedai provides autonomous cloud optimization software that automatically manages cloud infrastructure, reducing operational overhead and costs for enterprise customers. The platform executes optimization actions across cloud environments, enabling engineering teams to focus on product development rather than infrastructure management tasks.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Founders & leadership

Sedai was founded in 2018 by Suresh Mathew and Benji Thomas.

SMSuresh Mathew
Suresh MathewFounderFounder and CEO of Sedai, an autonomous cloud optimization platform. Mathew has expertise in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and site reliability engineering.
BTBenji Thomas
Benji ThomasFounder
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Benjamin ThomasFounder

Investors · 8

Sierra Ventures✓ confirmed by SedaiSan Mateo · $500K – $10M

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In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

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Uncorrelated Ventureslisted by Uncorrelated VenturesLas Vegas

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Atlantic Vantage PointreportedParis · $1M – $150M

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AXA Venture PartnersreportedNew York

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Bain Capital VenturesreportedBoston · $1M – $100M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$40M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2022–2025

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Pump.coPump provides discounted AWS cloud computing for early-stage startups through collective purchasing and automated optimization, with no setup or engineering required.
CAST AICast 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.

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In the news

Sedai Raised $20M in Series B Fundingfinsmes.com · Jun 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does Sedai do?
Sedai provides autonomous cloud optimization software that automatically manages cloud infrastructure, reducing operational overhead and costs for enterprise customers. The platform executes optimization actions across cloud environments, enabling engineering teams to focus on product development rather than infrastructure management tasks.
Who founded Sedai?
Sedai was founded by Suresh Mathew, Benji Thomas in 2018.
Who are Sedai's investors?
Sedai's investors include Norwest Venture Partners, Sierra Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Uncorrelated Ventures, Atlantic Vantage Point, AXA Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures.
How much funding has Sedai raised?
Sedai has disclosed $40M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Sedai headquartered?
Sedai is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.