Cactus Raises $7 Million in Seed Round
Cactus, a San Francisco, CA–based AI copilot platform for home service businesses, has raised $7 million in Seed funding.
The round was led by Wellington Management and Y Combinator, with participation from Pelion Venture Partners, Rebel Fund, and other strategic investors.
Wellington Management is a private, independent investment management firm that manages over $1.4 trillion in assets for institutional clients worldwide. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the firm offers a wide range of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, multi-asset, and private investments.
Y Combinator (YC) is a technology startup accelerator and venture capital firm founded in March 2005. YC runs an intensive, three-month program twice a year, providing accepted startups with $500,000 in standardized Seed funding along with hands-on mentorship to help them achieve product–market fit and rapid growth.
The company will use the funds to accelerate platform development and expand its go-to-market presence across the U.S..
Founded by Ajith Govind and Avinash Joshi, Cactus is an AI copilot built for home service businesses. The platform uses conversational AI to answer calls, qualify customers, book jobs, and follow up automatically. Cactus helps small business owners capture more leads and retain more clients without hiring additional staff. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cactus serves industries such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contracting.
Funding Details
Company: Cactus
Raised: $7.0M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: November 2025
Lead Investors: Wellington Management, Y Combinator
Additional Investors: Pelion Venture Partners, Rebel Fund, and other strategic investors
Company Website: https://oncactus.com/
Software Category: AI Automation / Conversational AI / SMB SaaS