Ando launches team messaging app integrating AI agents for enhanced collaboration

Sep 24, 2026

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Ando has introduced a new messaging platform designed to facilitate collaboration between human workers and AI agents. The app aims to streamline communication by allowing agents to participate directly in conversations, potentially transforming workplace dynamics and efficiency.

Sara Du, founder of Ando, identified limitations in existing platforms like Slack and Teams regarding AI agent integration during her work on MCP servers in 2025.
Ando's messaging app allows AI agents to have their own identities and participate in conversations, eliminating the need for humans to act as intermediaries.
The platform features channels, direct messages, group conversations, and live calls, enabling agents to engage in discussions autonomously.
Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors such as Accel, Index Ventures, and Emergence to further develop the app.
While major platforms have begun integrating AI capabilities, Ando aims to carve out a niche as a dedicated AI-agent-native messaging solution.
The app is currently used by small teams in various sectors, including software, real estate, and finance, across 15 countries.
Du believes that AI agents can enhance team efficiency by managing tasks that typically require larger teams, allowing humans to focus on strategic decision-making.

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Ando launches team messaging app integrating AI agents for enhanced collaboration

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