INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stellar, a leader in AI-driven business solutions, announced today that it has raised $2.7 million in a seed funding round. The new capital will be used to expand the company’s sales and marketing capabilities and expand its data engineering team, enabling Stellar to further its mission of helping businesses integrate generative AI (genAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning (ML) across their operations.
Stellar is an AI innovator that designs and builds tailored AI solutions to help organizations address business challenges and enhance operational performance. By demonstrating that AI doesn’t need to be hard, Stellar empowers companies and non-profits to harness the power of genAI, LLMs, and ML. Since its launch following the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Stellar has gained strong traction with mid-sized commercial organizations across industries such as manufacturing, medical devices, healthcare, and construction services.
“This funding is a testament to the transformative potential of AI in solving real-world business challenges,” said Brett Flinchum, co-founder and CEO of Stellar. “When companies consider the business gains AI can deliver, they often need expert guidance and technical support to bring that vision to life. Our team of data engineers helps organizations navigate their options and implement the right solutions from leading AI platforms, including Microsoft, Snowflake, Google, AWS, Mistral, Anthropic, and Meta/Llama.”
This funding round was led by venture capital firm Ground Game, with additional participation from Elevate Ventures, a leading seed and early-stage investor in the Great Lakes Region. Both Ground Game and Elevate Ventures joined as a new investors in the oversubscribed seed round.
"We’re thrilled to support Stellar in its mission to redefine AI-driven business transformation,” said Aman Brar, partner at Ground Game. “Global venture funding continues to be driven by AI investments, and Stellar stands out for its ability to help businesses unlock the true value of AI by addressing fundamental operational challenges. The confidence their customers have shown in the practical, impactful solutions Stellar delivers reinforced our decision for the capital investment in this round.”
About Stellar
Stellar empowers organizations to unlock their competitive edge by integrating generative AI (genAI), Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning (ML) across business operations. As a tech-enabled services leader, Stellar helps businesses assess AI readiness, identify and prioritize opportunities, and implement secure, next-generation solutions that drive operational excellence, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance customer experiences. By combining expertise with tailored guidance, Stellar enables employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve transformative outcomes. Learn more at www.GetStellar.ai.
About Ground Game
Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, Ground Game Ventures is a leading business-to-business, seed-stage venture capital firm supporting ambitious, durable founders building magical companies. The firm invests in trailblazing software and technology solutions that help people do the work rather than merely manage it. Through partnership with founders who prioritize creative thinking and capital efficiency, Ground Game helps build highly impactful companies. For more information, visit www.ground.game.
About Elevate Ventures
Elevate Ventures empowers entrepreneurs through investment and collaboration. They are the #1 most active early-stage VC in the Great Lakes Region and top 10 in the United States. Elevate invests in high-potential, cross-sector innovative companies at the pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages. To learn more about Elevate Ventures, visit elevateventures.com.
