Whale
About Whale
Whale is a AI Vertical Platforms startup based in Singapore that has raised $181M in venture capital across 5 funding rounds since 2017. The company reached Series C stage in July 2018 with a null round led by Alpha Startups. Whale's investor base includes 14 institutional funds, with CMB International leading the most recent equity round.
Whale is a Singapore-based enterprise AI company that builds an AI Operating System (AIOS) for businesses managing physical and digital operations. Founded in 2017 by Jerry Ye, the platform integrates four core modules: SpaceSight for physical-space intelligence derived from cameras and sensors, Echo for voice and audio analytics, Harbor for knowledge management and content governance, and Alivia for AI-powered workflow automation and intelligent agents. Underpinning the stack is Whale's proprietary Business World Model (BWM), an AI model designed to interpret real-world operational signals the way large language models process text. The company serves more than 1,600 enterprise customers in 45-plus countries across retail, food and beverage, automotive, manufacturing, and financial services, managing over 600,000 edge AI nodes globally. Backed by Temasek, CMB International, SMBC Asia Rising Fund, Bosch Ventures, and Singtel Innov8, Whale is expanding from its Asia-Pacific base into North America, the Middle East, and Europe.
Whale Funding Rounds Timeline
5 rounds · $181M raised · since 2017
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | July 2018 | Undisclosed | — | Alpha Startups | — |
| Series A | September 2020 | $25M | — | — | NIO Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Startups |
| Series B | 2021 | $50M | — | Temasek | NIO Capital, Linear Capital, Alpha Startups |
| Series C | May 2025 | $60M | — | Temasek | Linear Capital, Bosch Ventures, MTR Lab, Singtel Innov8, MDI Ventures, Gentree Fund |
| Series C3 Extension | July 2026 | $40M | — | CMB International | SMBC Asia Rising Fund, Krungsri Finnovate, Singtel Innov8, Hyundai Motor Group, Charisma Partners, Bosch Ventures, MTR Lab, MDI Ventures, Gentree Fund, Linear Capital |
Investors in Whale
14 institutional investors across 5 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
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Questions about Whale
How much has Whale raised?
Whale has raised $181M across 5 funding rounds since 2017.
Who are the investors of Whale?
Whale's investors include CMB International, SMBC Asia Rising Fund, Temasek, Bosch Ventures, NIO Capital, Charisma Partners, Linear Capital, Singtel Innov8, MTR Lab, MDI Ventures, Gentree Fund, Krungsri Finnovate, Hyundai Motor Group, Alpha Startups.
When was Whale's last funding round?
Whale's most recent round was a null Angel in July 2018, led by Alpha Startups.
Where is Whale headquartered?
Whale is headquartered in Singapore, and was founded in 2017.