Julius AI, a San Francisco-based startup, has raised $10 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered data analysis platform. Led by Bessemer Venture Partners, the round included participation from Y Combinator, Horizon VC, 8VC, AI Grant, and notable angel investors such as Aravind Srinivas (Perplexity), Guillermo Rauch (Vercel), and Jeff Lawson (Twilio).
Founded by Rahul Sonwalkar, Julius AI aims to simplify complex data workflows by allowing users to interact with datasets using natural language—no coding required. The platform emulates a human data analyst, generating visualizations, predictive models, and actionable insights from plain English prompts. With over 2 million users and 10 million visualizations already created, Julius is gaining traction across industries and academia.
Harvard Business School has integrated Julius into its curriculum, underscoring its practical value in strategic decision-making. Sonwalkar’s focus on specialized predictive analytics over broad-spectrum AI models has helped Julius carve out a niche in a competitive market.
The funding will accelerate product development and expand its reach, positioning Julius AI as a transformative tool for businesses and researchers seeking intuitive, powerful data analysis.
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📝 Editor’s Note
Julius AI’s rise reflects a broader shift toward specialized, user-friendly AI tools that bridge the gap between raw data and strategic insight. Its success signals a growing appetite for platforms that empower non-technical users to harness the power of data science—without the steep learning curve. A startup to watch.
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