Gloucestershire-based maintenance tech startup iMaintain has closed its pre-seed funding round at over £250k, with backing from early-stage investment firm SFC Capital.
iMaintain is building a platform designed to help manufacturers capture and reuse critical maintenance knowledge, giving teams greater visibility, reducing repetitive faults, and supporting the shift from reactive to reliable operations.
By turning everyday engineering experiences into shared intelligence, iMaintain helps manufacturers build the digital foundations required before advanced AI tools can deliver meaningful value.
The funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand customer deployments and continue scaling iMaintain’s AI-driven capabilities, with a strong focus on practical, outcome-led innovation for maintenance teams operating in factory environments.
“Closing our pre seed round is a huge milestone for iMaintain,” says Hannah Savagar, director at iMaintain.
“Manufacturing plays a vital role in the UK economy, and this backing allows us to scale with confidence while staying true to our mission – building practical, human-centred technology that genuinely helps maintenance teams. We’re excited about what comes next and proud to have investors who share our long-term vision.”
iMaintain is currently working with manufacturers across the UK and plans to grow its footprint as demand increases for tools that improve reliability, retain engineering knowledge, and support the gradual, meaningful adoption of AI in maintenance operations.