Palona, which uses AI agents to automate real-time workflows in brick-and-mortar businesses, raised a $20M Series A, following a $10M seed in 2025 (Mike Wheatley/SiliconANGLE)

Artificial intelligence startup Palona AI, which is building an intelligence operating layer for physical businesses, is ready to show …

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