In some ways, it is surprising to discover that the "real world economy" actually runs on software. The problem is: that "software" is a messy mixture of PDFs, Excel spreadsheets, email, ERPs, CRMs, and legacy software designed decades ago. While functional, it has not brought our supply chains or industrial capabilities into the 21st Century.
That's why Endeavor is building AI to revitalize American manufacturing.
The Endeavor platform plugs into the relevant sources of data to automate sales, production, and supply chain processes. With a low-lift integration with an ERP, customers can both save money by avoiding downtime and improving material purchase planning, and grow revenue through intelligent sales recommendations.
While we're excited about the opportunity to supercharge the economy with modern technology, we're most excited by Sahitya Senapathy, Endeavor's founder and CEO.
We’ve known him for many years, first as one of our Venture Partners at Penn and then as an exploring founder who became increasingly obsessed about solving these real world problems. Sahitya’s parents worked in auto manufacturing, and growing up around the industry, he saw first-hand both the pain and the opportunity that is presented by waves of new technology. When he approached us with real evidence of industry demand and the prospect of partnering from Day 1, we were absolutely thrilled to lean in.
Today, Endeavor emerges from stealth having raised $7M in total, and we’re excited to support Sahitya alongside our friends at Craft Ventures, Heartland Ventures, Box Group, and a host of strategic angels.
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