Relay Secures $36 Million in Funding to Expand Artificial Intelligence Operations

Raleigh-based Relay has secured $36 million in new funding for its devices that integrate artificial intelligence and cloud communication without altering traditional workflows for frontline workers.

New Funding Round

Raleigh-based Relay raised $36 million in a new funding round led by International Paper. With this oversubscribed round, the company's total capital raised has exceeded $90 million.

Company Founding Process

Founded in 2014 by CEO Chris Chuang, Relay was initially designed as a screen-free, single-button device for parents to reach their children. Businesses later discovered the device's durability and realized it was ideal for frontline workers who do not work at desks.

Workflow Integration

Relay preserves traditional push-to-talk habits while offering background cloud communication, real-time translation in 35 languages, location awareness, and automated workflows. Research shows that a significant portion of manufacturing professionals rely on voice communication, and Relay aims to capture this information.

Future Plans

Serving hundreds of thousands of frontline personnel, the company will use the new capital to expand its software and artificial intelligence platform, worker safety solutions, enterprise integrations, next-generation hardware, and product teams.