The maintenance technology startup iMaintain, based in Gloucestershire, has successfully completed its pre-seed funding round, securing over £250,000 with the support of early-stage investment firm SFC Capital. iMaintain is developing a platform aimed at assisting manufacturers in capturing and reusing essential maintenance knowledge, enhancing team visibility, reducing repetitive issues, and transitioning from reactive to reliable operations. By transforming daily engineering experiences into shared intelligence, the company lays the groundwork for the effective deployment of advanced AI tools. The newly acquired funds will be directed towards accelerating product development, expanding customer deployments, and further enhancing iMaintain’s AI-driven capabilities, with a focus on practical, results-oriented innovation for maintenance teams in factory settings. Hannah Savagar, director at iMaintain, expressed the significance of this milestone, emphasizing the importance of manufacturing to the UK economy and the confidence this investment brings in scaling their mission-driven, human-centered technology. iMaintain is currently collaborating with manufacturers across the UK and aims to expand its reach as demand grows for tools that enhance reliability, preserve engineering knowledge, and support the gradual integration of AI in maintenance operations.

