Kimaru AI, an artificial intelligence startup developing decision intelligence technology for supply chain operations, has secured pre-seed funding to accelerate development of its platform designed to help businesses make faster and more informed inventory, pricing, and logistics decisions. The company raised a publicly reported pre-seed round, with Alchemist Accelerator identified as the lead investor. The financing will support Kimaru AI’s efforts to build its AI-driven supply chain decision platform and expand its presence in the enterprise software market.

Founded by Evan Burkosky and Dr. Hareesh Nambiar, Kimaru AI is building a decision intelligence platform that uses artificial intelligence to help companies improve supply chain planning and operational decision-making. The company focuses on helping organizations manage complex challenges involving inventory, pricing, and logistics by providing AI-powered recommendations and insights.

Alchemist Accelerator was identified as the lead investor in Kimaru AI’s pre-seed funding round. The accelerator supports early-stage technology companies, particularly those focused on enterprise applications and business-to-business solutions. Through its investment and startup support programs, Alchemist Accelerator provides founders with mentorship, resources, and access to an investor network designed to help emerging companies scale.

Kimaru AI’s reported pre-seed financing has been listed at different amounts across public startup databases, including a $30,000 round led by Alchemist Accelerator and additional references to a broader pre-seed round. The company has also publicly discussed raising capital after participating in startup pitch events, including Takeoff Tokyo, where CEO Evan Burkosky said the company received a $150,000 investment from an investor who attended the event.

The company is developing what it describes as a supply chain decision intelligence platform. Unlike traditional systems that primarily store operational data, Kimaru AI aims to provide an intelligence layer that helps businesses interpret information and determine possible actions. The platform is designed to support professionals responsible for inventory management, pricing strategy, and supply chain planning.

Supply chain operations have become increasingly complex due to disruptions, changing customer demand, geopolitical uncertainty, and the need for companies to maintain efficient inventory levels. Businesses often rely on spreadsheets and disconnected software tools to manage these challenges, creating demand for AI systems that can analyze large amounts of operational data and provide actionable recommendations.

Kimaru AI is targeting companies that need more responsive planning tools. The company’s technology is designed to help organizations move from reactive decision-making toward proactive strategies by using AI agents that can analyze supply chain conditions and recommend potential actions.

The startup’s platform focuses on enterprise use cases including inventory optimization, pricing decisions, and supply chain management. Kimaru AI believes that businesses need AI systems capable of combining data analysis with operational context rather than relying solely on general-purpose AI tools.

The company has also participated in startup accelerator programs focused on technology innovation. Kimaru AI announced that it graduated from the INTLOOP Ventures Accelerator with an Excellence Award after working on collaboration opportunities related to its Decision Intelligence Agents for inventory, pricing, and supply chain decisions.

Kimaru AI’s founding team brings experience across enterprise technology, artificial intelligence, and global business operations. CEO Evan Burkosky has more than 15 years of experience in enterprise go-to-market roles and startup leadership, while CTO Dr. Hareesh Nambiar previously spent more than two decades in technology research and development, including work at Panasonic Japan Research and Development.

The company’s funding comes during a period of growing interest in AI applications that address specific business problems. While generative AI has attracted significant attention from consumers and enterprises, companies are increasingly exploring specialized AI solutions designed for operational decision-making and industry-specific workflows.

With support from Alchemist Accelerator and additional early investment, Kimaru AI plans to continue developing its AI-powered supply chain platform and expanding its capabilities for enterprise customers. The company aims to help organizations improve planning accuracy, reduce inefficiencies, and make faster decisions in increasingly complex global supply chains.

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