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1872

Cincinnati, United States

seed$15M raisedFreshly fundeddeeptechmanufacturingautomation

Total Raised

$15M

Stage

seed

Location

Cincinnati, United States

Team size

1-10

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About 1872

AI-native manufacturing startup opening an autonomous steel fabrication factory with proprietary AI software and advanced automation technology.

What sets it apart

It combines proprietary factory software with advanced automation to run autonomous steel fabrication from design input to completed parts.

Sectors

deeptechmanufacturingautomationindustrial automationroboticsconstruction tech

Business

Modelhardware

CustomerEnergy, utility, and industrial infrastructure companies that buy complex steel assemblies and fabricated components

Notable

  • Opened an autonomous steel fabrication factory model in Cincinnati
  • Closed a $15 million seed round
  • Described as one of Ohio's largest-ever seed rounds

Funding rounds

seed$15M

23 Jul 2026

Led by The O.H.I.O. Fund

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FAQ

What does 1872 do?

AI-native manufacturing startup opening an autonomous steel fabrication factory with proprietary AI software and advanced automation technology.

Where is 1872 based?

1872 is based in Cincinnati, United States.

How much has 1872 raised?

1872 has raised $15M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in 1872?

Investors in 1872 include The O.H.I.O. Fund.