# Sawmills.ai

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sawmills-ai

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Los Altos, US
- Website: www.sawmills.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 19, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Sawmills.ai Inc. is an innovative firm specializing in AI-driven telemetry management solutions aimed at optimizing resource management, reducing costs, and improving data quality for enterprise clients. Established in 2024 and based in California, US, Sawmills.ai Inc. focuses on smart telemetry management, allowing organizations to handle telemetry data efficiently. In February 2025, Sawmills.ai Inc. raised USD 10 million in seed funding led by returning investor Team8 Capital, with participation from other returning investors Mayfield Fund and Alumni Ventures Group. The sole deal to date reflects the company's strategic focus on enhancing its offerings. The founder's history is not disclosed, and there are no available mentions of subsidiaries or a parent company. Sawmills specializes in a smart telemetry management platform designed to identify and resolve issues related to telemetry costs, quality, and availability efficiently. Their core offerings leverage advanced AI and machine learning technologies to analyze telemetry data at scale, enabling users to uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource usage. Key functionalities include intelligent policy enforcement to prevent overages and outages, insights generation through structured data views, and an intelligent pipeline built on OpenTelemetry, which allows users to manage their telemetry data without vendor lock-in. The platform serves a diverse client base, including engineering and cloud infrastructure teams, particularly those operating within technology and platform services sectors. Sawmills' products are marketed primarily in North America and Europe, catering to organizations seeking to streamline observability and reduce costs associated with telemetry data management. Sawmills operates on a subscription-based revenue model, providing its smart telemetry management platform to clients through various pricing tiers that cater to different organizational needs. Transactions typically involve annual subscriptions that may include additional services for enhanced telemetry data management, such as intelligent policy configurations and in-context actions. Revenue is generated from enterprise clients who utilize the platform for optimizing resource allocation and enhancing their overall observability capabilities. Additionally, Sawmills may engage in partnerships that further augment its service offerings, targeting businesses that require robust telemetry solutions for performance management. The company’s flagship services focus on reducing observability costs while maintaining comprehensive visibility, providing a value proposition that encourages long-term client engagement. In February 2025, Sawmills.ai Inc. raised USD 10 million in seed funding led by returning investor Team8 Capital, with participation from other returning investors Mayfield Fund and Alumni Ventures Group. The company will use the February 2025 funding to support its expansion plans.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 19, 2025, $10M — Mayfield Fund, Alumni Ventures Group, Team8 Capital
- Seed, Mar 13, 2024, $8M — Mayfield Fund, Alumni Ventures Group, Team8 Capital

## Investors

- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Seed
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Team8 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/team8-capital) — Seed