Pillar builds an AI-driven platform that ingests and parses data from client contracts, cash flows, inventories, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and messaging to continuously analyze exposure across commodities, FX, and freight. The platform can build and manage hedge portfolios, execute trades, and automatically adjust positions based on market conditions, volatility, and client risk tolerance while keeping humans in the loop for approvals and complex situations. Pillar serves commodity-driven businesses and lists clients including Shibuya Sakura Industries, Sigma Recycling, and United Metal Solutions Group. The company was founded in 2023 by Harsha Ramesh and Chinmay Deshpande; Ramesh previously managed large derivative trading books. Pillar has raised $23 million to date following the $20 million seed led by Andreessen Horowitz.

Total raised

$20M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Apr 2026