San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup Flai has successfully closed a $27 million Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the company founded by three Uruguayan entrepreneurs. The investment round was led by prominent venture capital firm Base10 Partners, with additional participation from a strong roster of institutional investors and industry stakeholders, including First Round Capital, Toyota Ventures, Y Combinator, Friedkin Group, and Findlay Automotive.

Founded in 2025 by Ari Polakof, Alen Polakof, and Juan Alzugaray, Flai specializes in developing sophisticated artificial intelligence agents tailored specifically for the automotive retail industry. The company’s platform is designed to automate and streamline critical dealership operations by handling customer calls, managing messages and emails, scheduling service and sales appointments, sending automated maintenance reminders, and maintaining consistent follow-ups with potential car buyers. To ensure seamless adoption, Flai’s technology integrates directly with existing dealership management systems and customer relationship management software currently utilized by automotive retailers across the United States.

The newly secured capital will be deployed strategically to fuel the startup’s next phase of growth. Flai plans to use the funds to accelerate customer acquisition efforts, drive deeper market penetration and sales expansion among its existing client base, and rapidly scale its internal workforce. As part of its international growth and talent strategy, the company has also announced plans to open a new operational office in Uruguay in November 2026, bridging its Silicon Valley roots with its strong ties to Latin America.

Flai’s rapid ascent in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape is underscored by impressive operational metrics and explosive commercial traction. The platform currently schedules more than 50,000 appointments every single month and provides services to more than 10 of the 50 largest automotive dealership groups operating in the United States. This robust market demand has translated into extraordinary financial growth, with the company’s revenue multiplying twentyfold over the past year alone. Concurrently, Flai’s internal team has scaled rapidly alongside its business operations, growing from its three original co-founders to a thriving workforce of approximately 40 employees.