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February 19, 2026
Circuit Raises $30M in Texas's Largest Angel Round
Published: February 19, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Updated: February 19, 2026 at 1:03 AM
100-word summary
Austin-based Circuit just closed a $30 million angel round from heavy hitters like Jim Breyer and former Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle, who now leads the startup. Circuit's AI platform transforms boring technical manuals, CAD files, and exploded diagrams into step-by-step workflows for factory floors and service teams. It connects with existing enterprise software to guide workers through complex tasks, slashing errors and speeding up training. Early users like Culligan report faster quotes and smoother onboarding. With nearly 2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk of going unfilled by 2033, Circuit's timing couldn't be sharper. The cash fuels product upgrades and a hiring spree.
What happened
Austin-based Circuit just closed a $30 million angel round from heavy hitters like Jim Breyer and former Silicon Labs CEO Tyson Tuttle, who now leads the startup. Circuit's AI platform transforms boring technical manuals, CAD files, and exploded diagrams into step-by-step workflows for factory floors and service teams. It connects with existing enterprise software to guide workers through complex tasks, slashing errors and speeding up training. Early users like Culligan report faster quotes and smoother onboarding. With nearly 2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs at risk of going unfilled by 2033, Circuit's timing couldn't be sharper.
Why it matters
The cash fuels product upgrades and a hiring spree.