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Arda

Arda is an AI manufacturing software startup founded by Bob McGrew.

Latest funding

$230M Seed ·

Led by Accel · Source: tradersunion.com

Funding history ↓
Website: arda.ai.
X: @Arda_Industries · 437 followers.
LinkedIn: arda-industries.
Sectors: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Automation, Manufacturing.
Stage: Seed.
Based in: San Francisco, United States.
Last round: Oct 20, 2026 · 3 days ago.
Headcount: 11–50 employees.
X account age: 3 weeks.
Domain age: 3 years.
On Recent Funding since: Oct 21, 2026.
About Arda

Arda is a company based in San Francisco, United States. Recent Funding lists it under Manufacturing and industrial. It raised $230M in a Seed round in October 2026, led by Accel, according to tradersunion.com. Investors on record include 8VC, Altimeter Capital, Felicis, Khosla Ventures and 2 others. It was founded by Matt Grimm.

Funding rounds

  1. Seed · $230M
  2. X account created
  3. Website created

Founders and team

Investors

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Questions and sources

Arda: questions and answers

How much has Arda raised?
Arda has raised $230M in one sourced round on record (Seed), announced October 20, 2026.
Who invested in Arda?
Investors on record for Arda: 8VC, Accel, Altimeter Capital, Felicis, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, SV Angel and XYZ Venture Capital. Accel led its latest sourced round.
Who founded Arda?
Arda was founded by Matt Grimm (co-Founder & COO).
Where is Arda based?
Arda is based in San Francisco, United States.

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