Key facts
- Dili, an AI compliance company targeting U.S. infrastructure projects, raised $15 million in Series A funding.
- The total capital raised by Dili now amounts to $21.7 million.
- The Series A round was led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, Brick and Mortar Ventures, and Y Combinator.
- Dili's AI focuses on complex regulatory rules for construction projects, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
- The company's system uses AI in its data layer to translate unstructured documents into structured data for compliance.
- Dili's software is currently deployed on around 700 projects, ranging from manufacturing facilities to data centers.
Dili, a startup focused on applying artificial intelligence to compliance challenges in the burgeoning U.S. infrastructure sector, has secured $21.7 million in total funding. The company announced a $15 million Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Allianz, Rebel Fund, Brick and Mortar Ventures, and Y Combinator. This latest round follows a $6.7 million seed investment, bringing Dili's total capital raised to $21.7 million.
Dili's core offering addresses the complex web of regulations associated with construction projects, particularly those receiving federal funding. Co-founder and CEO Anand Chaturvedi highlighted the challenges posed by rules such as Davis-Bacon prevailing wages and specific requirements for clean energy projects funded under the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as OSHA and EPA regulations. He noted that non-compliance can lead to significant fines, making accurate data processing crucial.
Chaturvedi explained that Dili's architecture uses AI primarily in its data layer to convert unstructured documents into structured data. A deterministic system then applies static compliance rules, significantly speeding up a process that previously took a full day's work. The system can integrate data from internal documents, vendor records, ERP systems, and payroll information for reporting and compliance purposes.
The software is currently in use across approximately 700 projects, including manufacturing facilities and data centers. Dili offers its solution both as an in-house software tool for clients and as a full-service compliance outsourcing model. Chaturvedi anticipates a market shift towards in-house software adoption as AI continues to evolve and integrate into professional service workflows.