Hestus, Inc.
AI-powered CAD software that automates repetitive mechanical design work for hardware engineers.
$7.4MSeed
ParticipantGC
Garage Capital
Activity from announced rounds
Activity in this selectionOct 17, 2026 · Sep 18, 2026
Garage Capital is a Canadian investment firm identified by Daedal Systems and by transaction counsel in Astrus’ Series A.
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Daedal develops standardized plasma-measurement systems for fusion companies. Astrus applies reinforcement learning to analog chip design, while Hestus automates repetitive mechanical design work. Their financings connect the firm to distinct tools for physical engineering.
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- 0 All roles disclosed
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- 3 First participation on record · 0 follow-on
- Funding in participating rounds
- $23.4M 3 disclosed · full round size, not this investor’s share
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3 in this selectionDaedal Systems
A developer of standardized plasma measurement systems for fusion reactor companies.
$4MFunding
ParticipantAstrus
Astrus uses reinforcement learning to automate analog chip design, including high-speed circuits used in advanced semiconductors.
$12MSeries A
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