Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot

Atomic, a startup founded by a team of former Tesla engineers, has successfully raised $12.5 million in a new funding round. The company is developing agentic supply chain software designed to automate complex logistics and procurement processes, effectively putting supply chain management on autopilot. By leveraging advanced AI agents, Atomic aims to reduce human intervention in inventory management and vendor coordination. The technology has already gained traction among major industry players, with companies such as DoorDash and HelloFresh currently utilizing the platform to streamline their operations. This investment highlights the growing demand for autonomous, AI-driven solutions in the logistics sector, as businesses seek to improve efficiency and resilience in their global supply networks. The capital will be used to further scale the platform and expand its engineering team to meet increasing market demand.