GIGATON LANDS $26M TO AUTOMATE HEAVY INDUSTRY

Gigaton, formerly known as Carbon Re, targets one of industry's most energy-intensive sectors. The startup develops AI software to optimize and automate industrial control systems, addressing efficiency challenges in heavy manufacturing. The Series A round positions Gigaton to expand its platform across multiple industrial verticals. Heavy industry accounts for roughly 30% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, making automation in these sectors significant for both operational efficiency and sustainability goals. The funding reflects growing investor interest in AI applications for industrial automation. Unlike consumer-facing AI tools, industrial control systems require robust reliability and deep domain expertise—areas where startups like Gigaton are attracting capital. Gigaton joins a wave of enterprise AI funding. Recent raises include Airspeed ($20M Series A for AI-powered sales software) and Apoha ($36M for molecular measurement technology), signaling broad conviction that AI can reshape legacy business operations across sectors.