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BackboneAI builds frictionless data networks through intercompany automation, a completely new category of automation. It transforms supplier and customer relationships through real-time data synchronization, fast API connectivity, and third-party application and database integration. Based in New York City and founded in 2019 by serial entrepreneur Rob Bailey, BackboneAI helps companies work together more efficiently by automating their intercompany data processes and optimizing communication through technology. The company’s investors include Fika Ventures, Boldstart Ventures, Cendana Capital, Dynamo Ventures, GGV Capital, MetaProp, Spider VC, and several notable angel investors.
Overview
Location
Belgium
Employees
11-50
Total raised
$9.35M
Founded date
2019
Investors 11
| Date | Name | Website |
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| Fika Ventures | fika.vc | |
| Spider Capital | spidercp.com | |
| REFASHIOND Ventures | refashiond.com | |
| Metaprop | metaprop.vc | |
| Dynamo Ventures | dynamo.vc | |
| Apr 22, 2020 | BOLDSTART VENTURES | boldstart.vc |
| MetaProp NYC | metaprop.org | |
| Metaprop | metaprop.com | |
| Dec 10, 2022 | GGV Capital | ggvc.com |
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Funding Rounds 2
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
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| Mar 25, 2020 | Seed round | $4.7M |
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Sep 3, 2026 | Backbone raises €4M for automated food quality and compliance | Food industry software startup Backbone has raised €4 million in pre-seed funding to further develop its AI-powered quality and compliance platform and support its commercial expansion. The round was led by Pitchdrive, with participation fr... |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Backbone Raises €4M in Pre-Seed Funding | Backbone, a Brussels, Belgium-based food technology and regulatory compliance startup, raised €4m in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Pitchdrive, with participation from PROfounders Capital, Passion Capital, 100IN, and Belgian food in... |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Startup Funding News Today, September 3, 2026: Backbone, Plenti, Rightcharge Outlier Space, Zeit AI, & More | Venture capital is shifting toward specialized AI, physical infrastructure, and software embedded in complex operating workflows this morning. The strongest fresh rounds in the latest 16-hour window include New Zealand orbital-manufacturing... |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Delivering the goods: Food supply chain tech market map & predictions for 2021 | Editor’s note: Seana Day and Brita Rosenheim are partners at Culterra Capital and venture partners at Better Food Ventures, each with 20-plus years of investment, M&A, and strategy experience in agrifoodtech. Their analyses on the agrif... |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Intercompany Data Automation Platform BackboneAI Raises $4.7 Million | Intercompany data automation platform BackboneAI announced it has launched with a $4.7 million seed round of funding led by Fika Ventures Intercompany data automation platform BackboneAI announced it has launched with a $4.7 million seed ro... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | BackboneAI raises $4.7 million to unify disparate enterprise data sets with AI | BackboneAI, a startup providing a data automation platform for enterprises, today emerged from stealth with $4.7 million in seed funding. CEO Rob Bailey says the round will be used to scale the company’s product for data collection within a... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | BackboneAI raises $4.7 million to unify disparate enterprise data sets with AI | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! BackboneAI, a startup providing a data automation... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | BackboneAI scores $4.7M seed to bring order to intercompany data sharing | BackboneAI, an early-stage startup that wants to help companies dealing with lots of data, particularly coming from a variety of external sources, announced a $4.7 million seed investment today. The round was led by Fika Ventures with parti... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | BackboneAI Raises $4.7M in Seed Funding | BackboneAI, a NYC-based intercompany data automation platform, raised $4.7m in seed funding. The round was led by Fika Ventures with participation from Boldstart Ventures, Cendana Capital, Dynamo Ventures, GGV Capital, MetaProp, Spider VC, ... |
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FAQ about BackboneAI
When was BackboneAI founded?
BackboneAI was founded in 2019.
How much funding has BackboneAI raised?
BackboneAI has raised $9.35M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has BackboneAI raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of BackboneAI, among them a seed round of $4.7M on Mar 25, 2020.
Who has invested in BackboneAI?
Parsers VC lists 11 investors of BackboneAI, among them GGV Capital, BOLDSTART VENTURES and Fika Ventures.
What has the press written about BackboneAI?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning BackboneAI, among them “Backbone raises €4M for automated food quality and compliance” (Sep 3, 2026) and “Backbone Raises €4M in Pre-Seed Funding” (Sep 3, 2026).
Is BackboneAI still active?
Yes, BackboneAI is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 3, 2026.