# Lucas Funes

> Lucas Funes is the CEO and Co-Founder of Webee, a Silicon Valley-based Industrial IoT and AI platform company he built from Córdoba, Argentina to the global stage. With an engineering background spanning electronics and telecommunications, and a Master's in Innovation Technology, he has spent over two decades pioneering enterprise software and connected hardware solutions. Webee's patented no-code IIoT platform lets manufacturers deploy AI-driven monitoring - covering machine health, energy, water, and emissions - in hours rather than months, without writing a single line of code. A Stanford Latino Entrepreneur and recognized thought leader in Industry 5.0 digital transformation, Funes is on a mission to make complex industrial technology accessible to businesses of every size.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at Webee
- **Organizations:** Webee, Enorbitas Group, ESG Studios, Startup Weekend, Venture Hive, Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Program
- **From:** Córdoba, Argentina
- **Nationality:** Argentine-American
- **Education:** Electronic Engineer (Telecommunications specialization), Universidad Tecnológica Nacional, Master in Innovation Technology Management, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Mechanical Technician (Machine Tools/Manufacturing), Instituto Técnico Renault, Internet of Things Business Model, Stanford Continuing Studies, Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Leaders Program (SLELP3) - Scaling Excellence Through Innovation, Stanford University
- **Known for:** Co-founded Webee in 2013 - grew it from a Córdoba startup to a Silicon Valley IIoT platform company, Built patented no-code IIoT/AI platform that deploys IoT and AI solutions in hours, Webee deployed by a Fortune 50 CPG multinational across global factories

## Career timeline

- **~1999** — Graduated as Electronic Engineer (Telecommunications) from Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
- **2000** — Co-Founded Enorbitas Group as CTO - enterprise technology firm
- **2008** — Co-Founded ESG Studios as COO
- **2011** — Completed Master's in Innovation Technology Management, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba; ESG Studios concluded
- **2012** — Founded Startup Weekend chapter; concluded Enorbitas Group role
- **2013** — Co-founded Webee with Ana Cecilia Flores in Córdoba, Argentina
- **2015** — Webee expanded to Silicon Valley, establishing US headquarters in Sunnyvale, California
- **2016** — Participated in Venture Hive accelerator; completed Stanford Latino Entrepreneur program and IoT Business Model course at Stanford Continuing Studies
- **2021** — Launched Webee SmartFactory platform; featured on DM Radio and IoT Spotlight podcast
- **2023** — Webee secured seed funding from Kamay Ventures, BDev Ventures, Gaingels, Dellin Investments, and Keiretsu Forum among others

## Achievements

- Co-founded Webee in 2013 - grew it from a Córdoba startup to a Silicon Valley IIoT platform company
- Built patented no-code IIoT/AI platform that deploys IoT and AI solutions in hours
- Webee deployed by a Fortune 50 CPG multinational across global factories
- Selected for Stanford Latino Entrepreneur Leaders Program (SLELP3)
- Raised venture funding from multiple investors including Kamay Ventures, BDev Ventures, Gaingels, and Keiretsu Forum
- Over 20 years building enterprise technology products across multiple industry verticals
- Led high-impact engineering teams across IoT, AI, and Computer Vision domains
- Pioneered accessible, no-code industrial IoT solutions for non-technical manufacturing teams

## Latest updates

- **2023-03** — Webee secured seed funding from Kamay Ventures and other investors to expand further into Latin America
- **2023-03** — Webee latest funding round of $300K (venture round) confirmed
- **2021-04** — Launched Webee SmartFactory platform, announced Fortune 50 CPG customer deployment
- **2021-03** — Featured on DM Radio podcast 'Waves of Innovation - Why IoT Is Just Getting Started'

## Links

- Website: https://webee.io
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasfunes
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/webeelife
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/webeeuniverse/

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Last updated: 2026-05-13