Circuit
Category: AI Agents
An AI-powered knowledge network that transforms complex technical documentation—including CAD files, schematics, and technical manuals—into instant, trusted answers and actionable workflows for manufacturing and service organizations. Circuit was founded in 2024. The company is led by Tyson Tuttle. Based in Austin, United States. Team size: 1-50. Total funding raised: $50.0M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Jim Breyer (Breyer Capital), Lew Cirne (New Relic founder), Niccolo De Masi, Charlie Amato, Tom Long, Gary Petersen, Gary Rieschel, Craig Robins.
- Founded
- 2024
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Team size
- 1-50
- Total funding
- $50.0M
Value proposition
Converts complex technical documentation into actionable workflows that help teams configure, quote, and troubleshoot with confidence; reduces time-to-resolution from 6 minutes to 10 seconds (97% accuracy); accelerates new hire onboarding from months to weeks while preserving institutional knowledge.
Products and solutions
Quote & Proposal Automation (drawing interpretation, automatic requirement extraction, error detection), Field Service Enablement (technician guidance, nameplate scanning, first-time fix optimization), Customer Support Platform (SOPs, troubleshooting workflows, warranty eligibility validation), Manufacturing Operations Suite (maintenance support, production optimization, quality audit automation)
Unique value
Purpose-built AI platform that processes complex visual and technical documents (CAD files, schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, BOMs) that generic AI cannot interpret, featuring a proprietary reasoning layer that understands configuration logic, compatibility rules, and technical dependencies. Specialized AI agents are configured to specific products and workflows, delivering 97% accurate answers with inline images and source citations—unlike generic AI tools bolted onto existing manufacturing systems.
Target customer
Manufacturing companies, industrial enterprises, field service organizations, technical sales teams, and customer support teams in complex product industries facing workforce knowledge gaps and retiring expertise
Industries served
Manufacturing, Automotive, Water Treatment, Industrial Automation, Fluid Systems, Heavy Equipment, Field Service Operations
Technology advantage
Zero-migration integration connecting to existing ERP, CRM, Drive, SharePoint, and file shares with enterprise-grade security (SOC 2 Type II), granular role-based permissions, and audit logging. Native iOS/Android apps for field technicians plus desktop experience, supporting 100+ languages for global deployment. Visual recognition and diagnostic workflows enable equipment identification from photos and step-by-step repair procedures, automating quoting, bidding, and report generation.
How they differentiate
Purpose-built AI platform specifically for manufacturing and service organizations that processes complex technical documentation (CAD files, schematics, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, BOMs) which generic AI cannot interpret. Features proprietary reasoning layer that understands configuration logic, compatibility rules, and technical dependencies, delivering 97% accuracy with inline images and source citations—unlike general-purpose AI tools or generic knowledge management platforms bolted onto existing systems.
Main competitors
Circuitry.ai, Bloomfire, Squint
Key partnerships
Culligan (global water treatment - active customer; $8.2M calculated ROI on first deployment), Four Hands (furniture manufacturer - active customer), MCWane, SemiTorr, SaniMatic, ActionPaq, azbil (homepage customer logos), Enterprise system integrations (ERP, CRM, FSM, SharePoint, Google Drive), Series A / strategic investors: SPLY Capital, Capital Creek Partners; angel investors Jim Breyer, Lew Cirne, Niccolo De Masi, Charlie Amato, Tom Long, Gary Petersen, Gary Rieschel, Craig Robins
Notable customers
Culligan (global water treatment company), Four Hands (furniture manufacturer), MCWane, SemiTorr, SaniMatic, ActionPaq, azbil
Major milestones
Company founded in 2024 by former Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle, Acquired Austin startup Molecula in July 2024, Secured ~$15M early seed/SAFE funding (2024), Achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, Raised $30M angel round - one of Texas' largest (February 2026), Closed Series A; announced $50M total funding raised (April–July 2026), Active enterprise customers including Culligan, Four Hands, MCWane, SemiTorr, SaniMatic, ActionPaq, azbil
Growth metrics
Raised $50M total within ~2 years of founding (incl. $30M Texas angel round and Series A); SOC 2 Type II; Culligan first deployment cited at $8.2M calculated ROI; ~11-50 employees (LinkedIn/PitchBook ~38)
Market positioning
Early-stage manufacturing AI startup targeting industrial enterprises, manufacturing companies, and field service organizations facing workforce knowledge gaps and retiring expertise. Positioned as specialized vertical AI competing against both general-purpose AI platforms and purpose-built manufacturing solutions.
Geographic focus
United States, headquartered in Austin, Texas with initial customer traction across North America
Patents and IP
CEO Tyson Tuttle holds 80+ patents from his 25-year semiconductor career (primarily from Silicon Labs tenure); no specific Circuit platform patents publicly disclosed as of latest funding announcement
About Tyson Tuttle
Former President & CEO of Silicon Labs (25-year tenure, retired 2022); Board Director at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas San Antonio Branch (since 2020); Board Director at Texas Stock Exchange; Advisory Board Member at Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering; Previous engineering and management roles at Broadcom and Cirrus Logic
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Official website: https://circuit.ai