Interface Raises $3.5M Seed Round
Interface, a San Francisco, California–based startup developing an AI-powered operations platform for the energy sector, has raised $3.5 million in Seed funding.
The round was led by Defy.vc, with participation from Precursor Ventures, Rock Yard Ventures, Entrepreneurs First, Transpose Platform, and several angel investors.
Defy.vc is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Woodside, California, founded in 2016. They primarily focus on Seed and Series A funding for startups, aiming to partner with "authentic entrepreneurs" who are challenging the status quo and solving complex problems. The firm invests across diverse technology sectors, including enterprise SaaS, fintech, AI, and consumer-oriented businesses.
The company will use the funding to enhance its platform, expand customer reach, and support deployment across heavy industry and energy operators.
Founded by Thomas Lee Young and Aaryan Mehta, Interface is an AI-driven operations platform designed to modernize how energy operators manage and access critical documentation, like procedures, manuals, and P&IDs. The system ensures operational information is accurate, compliant, and instantly accessible, reducing administrative burdens while improving safety and efficiency. Headquartered in San Francisco, Interface already supports multiple Fortune 500 energy operators across North America.
Funding Details
Company: Interface
Raised: $3.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: November 2025
Lead Investor: Defy.vc
Additional Investors: Precursor Ventures, Rock Yard Ventures, Entrepreneurs First, Transpose Platform, angel investors
Company Website: https://getinterface.ai/
Software Category: AI-powered Operations Platform / Energy Tech / SaaS