Navier, a San Francisco-based startup developing AI-powered tools for hardware engineering teams, has raised US$5.6 million in seed funding and launched from stealth.

The round included GV (Google Ventures), HCVC, and Y Combinator.

Navier said the funding will help expand its platform, with a focus on aerospace and automotive sectors.

Navier’s platform uses AI agents to automate repetitive engineering workflows, aiming to increase productivity in hardware design and development.