San Francisco-based PreScalar, a provider of automated manufacturing testing and software infrastructure, raised $7 million in a seed funding round co-led by Dynamo Ventures and BMW i Ventures. The round also included participation from Blue Wire Capital, Uplift Ventures, and Antler. The company announced the funding on October 22, 2026.
Founded in 2025 by Skyler Salman, John Cathcart, and Ben Fredrickson, PreScalar develops integrated hardware and software systems for testing, programming, and monitoring electronic devices during manufacturing. Salman serves as CEO, Cathcart as COO, and Fredrickson as CTO. The founders previously worked at companies including Cruise, Waymo, Rivian, Google, and Lucid.
PreScalar’s platform combines modular testing equipment with software that manages automated testing, firmware deployment, and production data collection. Manufacturers can deploy individual testing stations or expand the system across production lines, enabling them to manage software updates and track devices throughout the manufacturing process.
The platform is designed for manufacturers developing complex, software-defined products across automotive, autonomous vehicles, robotics, consumer electronics, and defense. It helps engineering and production teams coordinate testing processes, manage firmware changes, and maintain device-level manufacturing records.
PreScalar plans to use the new capital to expand research and development, increase its hardware manufacturing capabilities, grow its team, and support broader commercial deployment of its technology.
