ModelOp Raises $10 Million in Series B

ModelOp, a Chicago, IL-based provider of AI governance software for enterprises, has raised $10 million Series B equity financing round.

The round was led by Baird Capital, with participation from existing investors.

Baird Capital manages two investment platforms, Venture Capital and Global Private Equity, and invests in B2B technology and services-focused companies worldwide. Founded in 1989, the firm specializes in sub-sectors where it has deep institutional knowledge and leverages global operating capabilities to support the operational and growth needs of its partner companies. Baird Capital is the direct private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co.

The company will use the funding to accelerate team expansion, enhance go-to-market strategies, and drive further product innovation.

ModelOp provides AI governance software for enterprises, safeguarding all AI initiatives—including generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), in-house, third-party, and embedded systems—without stifling innovation. Through automation and integrations, ModelOp empowers enterprises to quickly address the critical governance and scalability challenges necessary to protect and fully unlock the transformational value of enterprise AI, resulting in effective and responsible AI systems.

Funding Details

Company: ModelOp, Inc.

Raised: $10.0M

Round: Series B

Funding Date: August 2024

Lead Investor: Baird Capital

Additional Investors: Existing investors

Company Website: https://www.modelop.com/

Software Category: AI Governance