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Naïve secures $28.5 million to enhance AI-driven business automation tools

Aug 6, 2026
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Naïve, a startup focused on automating business operations through AI, has raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round. The company has gained over 30,000 developer customers and aims to streamline the setup and management of businesses using AI agents.

  • Naïve offers infrastructure that allows AI agents to automate various tasks involved in running a business, including setting up LLCs, email accounts, and payment systems through a single API.
  • The company has seen rapid growth, increasing its annual run-rate revenue tenfold in six months, with CEO Sean Dorje noting that customers are using its tools for autonomous businesses like AI automation agencies and online content channels.
  • The recent funding round was led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and other investors, bringing Naïve's total capital raised to approximately $32 million.
  • Naïve plans to use the funds to develop more efficient infrastructure, including a model router for task optimization, a memory system for context storage, and a serverless runtime for cost-effective agent deployment.
  • The startup currently employs 10 full-time staff and is focusing on enhancing its offerings to meet the growing demand for optimizing operational costs in autonomous businesses.
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