Case Study: Ampere
Outcomes/Results:
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Scaled from 5 initial clients to over 30
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Transformed labor-intensive service into scalable SaaS product
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Secured $900,000 seed funding in under 60 days
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Enabled rapid organizational growth with reduced operational friction
Background
Ampere connects manufacturers with equipment upgrade and rebate opportunities through data aggregation. The company delivered clear value to clients but the process required significant time and manual effort. The small team could only manage a few clients simultaneously without becoming overwhelmed. The high-touch service model and manual data collection prevented Ampere from achieving rapid startup growth. To transition from consulting service to SaaS product, Ampere engaged Autonomi to build a custom MVP for production use and investor demonstrations.
Autonomi's Solution: AI-Powered Data Processing and Matching Platform
Autonomi leveraged Doxci, its intelligent document processor, to extract and structure utility bill data from spreadsheets, PDFs, and other formats. The processed data populates a customer dashboard where manufacturers upload industrial equipment information. An AI-powered matching algorithm then identifies relevant rebates and upgrade opportunities that deliver measurable cost reductions and profit improvements for customers.
The AI automation transformed Ampere's operational model. While the rebate matching strategy had proven effective before Autonomi's involvement, the manual work required for each client created a scaling bottleneck. Autonomi's platform automated the majority of fulfillment processes, enabling Ampere to transition from a labor-intensive consulting service to a scalable SaaS product that attracted investor interest and supported rapid growth.
Results: From 0 to $900k in 90 days
A functioning product changed Ampere's fundraising trajectory. The MVP enabled the team to demonstrate customer ROI, high profit margins, scalability, and product-market fit in investor meetings. Ampere closed its seed round in less than 90 days and has maintained double-digit monthly growth since launch.