Forgepoint raises $9.8M seed to automate manufacturing quotes with AI assistant Frank
Forgepoint, a New York-based startup, has secured a $9.8 million seed round led by Primary Venture Partners and a16z speedrun, with participation from angel investors linked to OpenAI, Brex, Vercel, and SoFi. The funding will support expansion, deeper integrations with business systems, and hiring to scale its AI-powered sales assistant, Frank, which automates the request-for-quotation (RFQ)…
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- Forgepoint raises $9.8M seed round to expand AI assistant Frank for manufacturing quotes
- Frank automates RFQs by extracting data, preparing drafts, and managing approvals in existing systems
- Company reports 30% higher quote volume and 55% faster turnaround, but no independent validation
Frank connects to a manufacturer’s existing workflows, reading emails and attachments, identifying missing information, and preparing quotes using the shop’s cost models. It routes drafts for approval, preserves records of decisions, and handles follow-ups. Forgepoint claims Frank has helped customers increase quote throughput by 30% and reduce time-to-quote by over 55%, though these figures are self-reported and lack independent validation. The tool aims to reduce administrative bottlenecks, allowing engineers and estimators to focus on strategic decisions rather than manual data collection.
Forgepoint Raises $9.8M Seed to Bring AI to Manufacturing Quotes
Unite.AI · 14 October 2026
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