Tern AI key facts
- Developer of an eco-navigation technology designed for enhanced navigation precision, communication technology and integration.
- It has raised $7.6M across 1 recorded rounds; the latest was Early Stage VC ($11.7M) in May 2024.
- Notable investors include BVVC, Scout Ventures, 2050 Accelerator, Diana (England), EIT Climate-KIC — 7 tracked in total.
- Tern AI has filed 1 Form D with the SEC, most recently May 2026 ($11.7M sold to 19 investors).
- Status: Privately Held (backing).
Tern AI leadership
- Kris BehsmanChief Financial Officer
- Manuel SeelausChief Technology Officer
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Tern AI funding rounds
1 roundsHow much has Tern AI raised?
Tern AI has raised $7.6 million across 1 recorded round since 2024. The largest was an $11.7 million early-stage round in May 2024.
Tern AI has filed 1 Form D with the SEC, most recently in May 2026 ($11.7 million sold to 19 investors).
Tern AI investors
7 investors are on record for Tern AI, including BVVC, Scout Ventures, 2050 Accelerator and Diana (England). The early-stage round in May 2024 drew 19 investors.
Who runs Tern AI
8 people are listed on the Tern AI team: 2 executives, 4 board members and 2 advisors and observers, including Kris Behsman (Chief Financial Officer) and Manuel Seelaus (Chief Technology Officer). 5 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
About Tern AI
Developer of an eco-navigation technology designed for enhanced navigation precision, communication technology and integration. The company's technology allows communication between cars and phones with instant updates without relying on GPS signals that can be easily corrupted to maintain route accuracy, improve safety, and ensure reliable navigation even in signal-denied environments, providing manufacturers with a reliable and secure means of obtaining accurate location data.
- Sector
- Information Technology
- HQ
- Austin, TX, United States
- Founded
- 2023
- Employees
- 14
- Website
- tern.ai/
- Ownership
- Privately Held (backing)
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