1. Cavela, an AI startup founded by Anthony Sardain in 2023, helps brands automate supplier sourcing due to increasing wariness of manufacturing products in China.
2. Through its AI agents, Cavela can find potential suppliers in over 40 countries and negotiate product specifications and pricing, reducing the time spent on this process and saving an average of 35% on production costs for brands.
3. Cavela recently raised $6.6 million in seed funding led by XYZ Venture Capital and Susa Ventures, with participation from Crossover Capital. Notable customers include Western Welder Outfitting and The Longhairs, who report significant cost reductions using the startup's services.