CommanderAI, the AI-powered sales intelligence platform built specifically for the waste management and industrial services industries, today announced it has raised $5 million in Seed funding, led by 11 Tribes Ventures, and co-led byWatchfire Ventures with participation from Gaingels and Rad Fund. The funding will accelerate AI-powered prospecting innovations, expand the company into new markets, and position CommanderAI as the category leader for industrial sales enablement.
CommanderAI was designed for sales representatives in blue-collar, field-based industries鈥攚here traditional CRMs fall short. The platform streamlines prospecting, surfaces high-quality decision-makers, and eliminates the clutter of conventional tools, enabling sales teams to focus on building relationships and closing deals.
鈥淲aste haulers, recyclers, and industrial service providers have been stuck with CRMs designed for marketing teams, not for reps in the field,鈥� said David Berg, CEO of CommanderAI. 鈥淲e鈥檙e building the category leader in industrial sales enablement鈥攆ast, simple, and packed with intelligence that actually drives revenue.鈥�
Accelerating Growth and Product Innovation
With this latest funding, CommanderAI plans to double the size of its team over the next year, hiring across sales, product, and engineering to meet surging demand.
The investment will also accelerate the rollout of advanced product features, including:
- Heatmap 2.0 鈥� Advanced geo-based targeting to pinpoint high-value prospects within specific service territories. For example, a construction debris hauler can instantly see where large-scale projects are breaking ground, while a medical waste hauler can identify clusters of new healthcare facilities that need a dumpster. This ensures reps spend time where the opportunities are greatest.
- Prospecting 2.0 鈥� Intent-based lead scoring to identify prospects most likely to convert, based on signals such as recent facility expansions or contract expirations. A dumpster rental company could focus on developers about to start multi-unit housing projects, while an industrial recycler could prioritize manufacturers showing increased production activity. This eliminates wasted effort on low-probability leads.
- Satellite Market Intelligence 鈥� Leveraging satellite imagery to interpret market data and uncover service opportunities at scale. For example, roll-off container providers can see exactly where containers are currently deployed on active job sites, allowing them to target competitors鈥� customers at the right moment.
- CRM for Haulers 鈥� The first CRM that sales reps actually want to use: simple, fast, and mobile-first. Two clicks to update a prospect. Automatic prospect feeding, no manual data entry. And fully tailored to the waste industry, with modules for container sizes, route logistics, tonnage pricing, pickup frequency, and brokered/municipal deals.
These capabilities help medical waste haulers, construction debris services, dumpster rental companies, and industrial recyclers work smarter, penetrate markets faster, and close more high-value deals with less guesswork.
Defining a New Category
CommanderAI鈥檚 purpose-built sales intelligence platform is redefining how industrial sales teams operate, offering mobile-first usability, real-time market insights, and AI-driven prospecting鈥攁ll tailored to the realities of field sales. By replacing generic CRMs with an industry-specific, action-focused tool, CommanderAI is empowering haulers to win more business with fewer resources.
About CommanderAI
CommanderAI is the AI-powered sales intelligence platform purpose-built for the waste management and industrial services industries. Designed for reps in the field, CommanderAI delivers decision-maker contact data, geo-targeted market insights, and AI-driven lead scoring鈥攁ll in a fast, mobile-friendly interface. With a mission to eliminate wasted time and maximize revenue, CommanderAI helps sales teams close more deals, faster.