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OpenAI alum's Arda raises $230M to automate manufacturing with AI

The startup, which uses AI agents for assembly line programming, reached a $1.5B valuation in its funding round.

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Arda, a startup developing AI software and autonomous agents for manufacturing automation, has raised $230 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. The company is led by a former research chief from OpenAI and focuses on accelerating assembly line programming and bringing manufacturing capabilities back to the United States.

The funding reflects growing investor interest in AI applications for industrial automation and reshoring. Arda's approach combines with manufacturing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce complexity in production environments.

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