Seattle-based AI decision science startup Bridgetown Research has raised $19 million in Series A funding, backed by Lightspeed and Accel, with participation from a renowned research university. The funding will accelerate the deployment of Bridgetown’s AI research agents, which are transforming how businesses access proprietary data and expert insights.
A New Approach to Business Research
Strategic business decisions often require extensive research, which traditionally takes weeks or months. Bridgetown Research is addressing this challenge by developing AI-driven voice agents capable of identifying and interviewing subject-matter experts in real-time. This approach ensures access to primary data instead of relying on potentially unreliable public sources.
By integrating with trusted data partners, Bridgetown accumulates five times more proprietary data than the leading strategy firm in 2025. The startup’s AI system helps businesses make well-informed decisions faster, reducing research cycles from weeks to 24 hours.
Bridgetown Research’s approach aligns with a broader trend in AI-driven enterprise solutions, where startups leverage artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency across industries. For instance, Synthesia, an AI-powered video creation platform, recently raised $180 million to advance enterprise AI-generated content. Similarly, ZuriQ, a quantum computing startup, secured $4.2 million in funding to develop scalable quantum architectures, reflecting the increasing role of AI in transforming traditional business models.
The Founder’s Vision
Bridgetown Research was founded by Harsh Sahai, an AI expert with prior experience leading machine learning teams at Amazon and consulting at McKinsey & Company. He saw a gap in how businesses conduct strategic research, noting that most analyses involve repeatable and automatable tasks.
"We are excited to be a catalyst for change. By leveraging AI-driven research, we help businesses make strategic decisions faster and more effectively. For every $1 we make, we enable $10+ in advisory and information services revenue." — Harsh Sahai, Founder & CEO, Bridgetown Research
Why Bridgetown Research Stands Out
Many AI tools focus on summarizing publicly available information, but business research requires proprietary insights. Bridgetown Research’s AI agents go beyond surface-level analysis by:
- Engaging experts directly via AI-powered voice conversations.
- Combining primary expert data with alternative data sources.
- Ensuring repeatable and auditable insights, making them reliable for high-stakes decisions.
This approach positions Bridgetown as the only player systematically gathering primary data via AI and structuring it into decision-ready insights.
As AI continues to integrate into business operations, concerns around AI ethics and responsible deployment are becoming more pronounced. The need for auditable, bias-free decision-making AI is a key topic within the AI industry, as seen in Techish Podcast discussions around AI governance and ethical challenges.
Market Adoption & Growth
In less than six months since launch, Bridgetown Research has already:
- Generated tens of millions in revenue for partners.
- Attracted a waitlist of marquee customers, including private equity firms, consulting giants, and corporate strategy teams.
- Enabled firms to conduct voice-of-customer research at an unprecedented scale—covering hundreds of respondents in parallel.
Bridgetown’s impact is already being felt in industries where speed and accuracy in decision-making are crucial. Private equity firms and venture capital investors now use the AI system for faster deal screening and diligence, significantly reducing their research time.
Investor Confidence
Bridgetown’s rapid traction has caught the attention of leading investors.
"AI is transforming enterprise decision-making, and Bridgetown is at the forefront. Executives are comparing it to having an entire team of elite consultants at their fingertips." — Anagh Prasad, Investor at Accel
"Companies are built on the quality of strategic decisions. Bridgetown Research gives leaders access to 10x more data, making decisions faster and more informed." — Ishaan Preet Singh, Investor at Lightspeed
What’s Next?
With this $19M funding, Bridgetown Research plans to:
- Expand its AI capabilities to cover more industries.
- Strengthen partnerships with institutions and data providers.
- Enhance AI training for broader, domain-specific analyses.
As global markets grow more complex, businesses need faster, more accurate research tools. Bridgetown Research is positioning itself as the future of AI-driven strategy and decision-making.
For more details, visit Bridgetown Research.
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