Fragment emerges from stealth with $56 million raised

Published Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 12:49 AM EDT

Procurement startup Fragment is emerging from stealth with $56 million raised from 8VC and other investors, CEO Pranav Mulgund told Axios Pro. The company uses AI to resolve purchasing and payment issues across manufacturing datasets, placing its work in the procurement processes used by manufacturers.

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