Pylon Valued at Over $86 Million, Named to Accel's Top 100 US AI Companies List

Pylon, a customer operations platform, has been recognized as one of Accel's Top 100 US AI Companies for 2025, a significant achievement highlighted by CEO Advith Chelikani. The company's inclusion in the prestigious list underscores its growing influence in the artificial intelligence sector. This recognition follows a post-money valuation of $86.06 million, as reported by PitchBook.

Pylon specializes in a customer operations platform designed to streamline communication and data collection. The platform enables businesses to broadcast product updates and upcoming events effectively, while simultaneously gathering valuable customer data. This dual functionality positions Pylon as a key player in enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency through AI.

The company has successfully raised a total of $19.37 million in funding, attracting investments from prominent venture capital firms. Its notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, signaling strong confidence from the investment community in Pylon's technology and market potential. Advith Chelikani co-founded Pylon alongside Marty Kausas and Robert Eng.

Accel's annual Globalscape report, which evolved from its Euroscape report, identifies leading cloud and AI companies across the US, Europe, and Israel. Pylon's presence on this year's US AI 100 list places it among other innovative firms like Cursor and Thinking Machines Lab. The report emphasizes the accelerating pace of AI innovation and its transformative impact on various industries globally.