Singapore: Enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company Whale has secured $40 million in a Series C extension, taking its total Series C funding to $100 million. The fresh capital will support the company’s international expansion across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, while strengthening its AI-powered enterprise operations platform.
The latest funding round underscores growing investor confidence in enterprise AI solutions that help businesses improve operational efficiency by combining digital intelligence with real-world operational data.
Global Investors Back Enterprise AI Growth
The funding round was led by CMB International (CMBI), the investment banking arm of China Merchants Bank, through its AI and frontier technology-focused fund.
The round also received participation from SMBC Asia Rising Fund (SARF), the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC).
Additional investors include:
- Krungsri Finnovate
- Singtel Innov8
- Hyundai Motor Group
- Charisma Partners
The diverse investor base reflects increasing global interest in AI platforms capable of transforming enterprise operations across multiple industries.
Whale Expands AI Operating System for Enterprises
Founded in Singapore, Whale has developed an AI operating system designed to connect physical and digital business operations through its proprietary Business World Model.
The platform combines data from:
- Cameras
- IoT sensors
- Audio inputs
- Enterprise systems
Using artificial intelligence, the platform transforms unstructured operational data into actionable business intelligence, enabling enterprises to make faster and more informed decisions.
Today, Whale serves more than 1,600 enterprises across over 45 countries, supporting industries such as:
- Retail
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Financial Services
The company also manages more than 600,000 Edge AI nodes globally, highlighting the scale of its enterprise deployments.
AI Products Power Business Operations
Whale’s enterprise platform includes several AI-powered products designed to automate and optimize business workflows.
SpaceSight
SpaceSight uses camera feeds and IoT sensor data to monitor:
- Customer footfall
- Dwell time
- Store operations
- Compliance monitoring
The solution helps businesses improve operational efficiency across retail stores and commercial facilities.
Echo
Echo analyzes sales conversations to identify successful engagement patterns and automatically generate coaching recommendations for sales teams.
Full-Stack Enterprise AI Platform
Beyond its flagship products, Whale’s platform also includes:
- Lume for AI-powered content distribution
- Alivia for workflow automation and intelligent AI agents
- Harbor for enterprise knowledge management and compliance
- Novus for AI infrastructure management and governance
Together, these solutions form a comprehensive AI operating system that enables enterprises to monitor, analyze, and optimize operations in real time.
Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion
According to Jerry Ye, Founder and CEO of Whale, the newly raised capital will be used to expand global teams, strengthen enterprise partnerships, and deepen platform integrations across regional markets.
He noted that organizations worldwide are increasingly looking for AI solutions that can convert complex operational data into decision-ready intelligence while addressing rising operational costs.
Enterprise AI Adoption Continues to Accelerate
Commenting on the investment, Mayoran Rajendra, Managing Director and Head of AI Transformation at SMBC Group, said Whale’s ability to transform physical-world operational data into actionable business insights played a key role in the investment decision.
He also highlighted opportunities to combine Whale’s enterprise AI capabilities with SMBC Group’s extensive client network across global markets.
Growing Demand for AI-Powered Enterprise Operations
The latest funding comes amid rapidly increasing enterprise investments in artificial intelligence as organizations seek to automate workflows, improve productivity, enhance customer experiences, and gain real-time operational visibility.
With fresh funding and a growing global customer base, Whale aims to strengthen its position in the fast-expanding enterprise AI software market while helping businesses build more intelligent, data-driven operations.
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