Scale Social AI, a marketing technology company focused on transforming local advertising through authentic customer-generated content, has raised $1.3 million in pre-seed funding. Based in Durham, North Carolina, the startup is pioneering a new approach to localized marketing by leveraging real customer experiences and user-created media to build more relatable and effective advertising campaigns. The funding will support product development, team expansion, and market growth as Scale Social AI aims to help small and medium-sized businesses connect with their communities through genuine, community-driven content. The company’s platform enables brands to easily collect, curate, and distribute authentic content across digital channels, enhancing trust and engagement with local audiences. With increasing demand for transparency and authenticity in advertising, Scale Social AI is positioning itself at the forefront of a shift toward more human-centered marketing strategies.