Harmonyze Raises Over $2M in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Franchise Operations with AI-First Platform
Harmonyze is transforming the franchise industry by providing AI-driven solutions that streamline operations and compliance, allowing franchisors to focus on growth and innovation
Company Name: Harmonyze (formerly Legal Hat)
Location: New York City, NY
Sector: AI, Franchise Operations
Funding Details: Raised over $2 million in Pre-Seed funding led by Bowery Capital, with participation from Focal.VC and individual investors, including CXOs at franchisors, AI companies, and private equity firms.
Purpose of Investment: The funds will be used to accelerate the development and deployment of Harmonyze’s AI-first solution, expand its market reach, and hire key roles across engineering and commercial teams.
Product and Innovation: Harmonyze leverages AI agents to centralize and automate key franchise operations, including operational and legal compliance, monitoring and reporting, and rapid two-way experimentation across scaled franchise networks. By automating these processes, Harmonyze frees up franchisor teams to focus on high-value strategic work, such as building stronger relationships with franchisees, enhancing the overall brand, and developing new intellectual property.
Leadership Comment: Gary Liskovich, CEO of Harmonyze, stated, “By developing AI agents purpose-built for franchisors, we’ve been able to significantly streamline and simplify this complexity. I’m thrilled to continue developing cutting-edge solutions for franchisors that make them more profitable, unlock strategic bandwidth, and boost store sales.”
About the Company: Harmonyze is transforming the franchise industry by providing AI-driven solutions that streamline operations and compliance, allowing franchisors to focus on growth and innovation. With a strong backing from industry leaders and investors, the company is well-positioned to revolutionize how franchise networks operate and scale.