
Naïve, a startup focused on automating business setup and operations with AI agents, has raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners. The company offers a platform that allows AI agents to manage tasks such as setting up email accounts, virtual cards, and forming a U.S. LLC through a single API. With over 30,000 developer customers, Naïve has rapidly increased its revenue and plans to use the new funding to enhance its infrastructure for more efficient AI agent operations. This development positions Naïve as a key player in the automation of business processes.
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