Israeli startup LimitlessCNC raises $4.1M to bring AI to precision manufacturing
Backed by elite defense tech veterans, the company is building next-gen CNC automation.
LimitlessCNC, an Israeli AI-driven manufacturing startup, has emerged from stealth with a $4.1 million Seed round led by Grove Ventures and Meron Capital. The company is tackling a trillion-dollar industry’s most pressing challenge: labor shortages in CNC (computer numerical control) machining.
Manufacturing is at a crossroads, facing supply chain disruptions, reshoring efforts, and a dwindling workforce of skilled machinists. CNC machining—essential for producing aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and industrial components—remains highly dependent on human expertise. LimitlessCNC aims to change that by automating CNC programming with AI-driven agents capable of reducing programming time by up to 80%.
Unlike conventional AI applications that focus on language processing, LimitlessCNC’s technology is built on physics-based AI, allowing it to analyze machining processes and optimize toolpaths. By simulating the physics of metal cutting and learning from historical machining data, the AI system enhances precision, speeds up production, and lowers costs.
"If you think about it, every product we know involves machined parts created using human-written programs, and there is vast room for improvement," said David Priev, CEO of LimitlessCNC. "From engine components in our cars to the uniquely crafted metal bodies of Apple products, the potential to reduce production time and lower costs is enormous."
LimitlessCNC’s funding comes at a time when Western governments are prioritizing domestic manufacturing to reduce reliance on offshore production. Yet, as countries push to bring critical manufacturing back home, the industry faces a crisis: an aging workforce and a lack of younger professionals entering the field. Traditional CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) software requires highly skilled programmers with years of experience. LimitlessCNC’s AI-powered platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems, enabling manufacturers to automate decision-making and remain competitive.
Founded by David Priev, Assaf Peleg, and Shahaf Finder, LimitlessCNC draws from deep expertise in AI, precision manufacturing, and defense technologies. Priev and Peleg are veterans of Unit 81, the elite Israeli military technology unit, while Finder, a machine learning researcher at Ben-Gurion University, brings cutting-edge AI research to the company’s core technology.
The idea for LimitlessCNC emerged during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war when Priev, still serving in the military reserves, was tasked with rapidly manufacturing critical components for frontline troops. The experience exposed the inefficiencies in traditional CNC programming and reinforced the need for AI-driven automation.
“After speaking with dozens of factory managers and industry experts, we realized that entire production lines rely on knowledge that is becoming nearly impossible to find,” said Priev. “In crises, manufacturing delays can have severe consequences. We knew we had to create a technological revolution to ensure critical components can be produced faster without relying on a shrinking pool of experts.”
