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Fractal Invests $20M in Asper.ai to Accelerate Enterprise AI Growth

Fractal, a global leader in enterprise AI solutions for Fortune 500® companies, has announced a $20 million strategic investment in Asper.ai, its AI-powered growth platform built specifically for consumer goods and manufacturing enterprises.

The funding marks a major step in Asper.ai’s global expansion, aimed at scaling product innovation and strengthening its enterprise client base. Pranay Agrawal, Co-founder and CEO of Fractal, said Asper has shown “exceptional growth and innovation,” and emphasized Fractal’s continued commitment to advancing its capabilities.

Mohit Agarwal, Co-founder & CEO of Asper.ai, described the journey as “thrilling and rewarding,” highlighting the need for AI that can scale and support real-time business decisions. Co-founder Anuj Kaushik noted strong market demand for Asper’s vertically integrated AI platform.

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