California-based Sift Stack, a company that provides data infrastructure for complex manufacturing industries, has now shifted its business focus toward managing the massive data streams required for real-world AI applications. Chief Executive Officer Karthik Gollapudi stated that AI tools make the company's core data management capabilities more valuable than previous customized workflows. The company works with clients such as United Launch Alliance and Astranis, processing data from over 1.5 million sensors across certain vehicles. Sift recently completed a $42 million Series B financing round, with a post-investment valuation of $274 million.