A startup called /dev/agents, founded by former executives from Google and Stripe, has raised $56 million in funding.
The founders of /dev/agents believe that a foundational framework is essential for the future of AI technologies. They aim to develop an operating system specifically designed for AI agents.
The funding round for /dev/agents was led by Index Ventures and co-led by CapitalG, the growth investment fund of Alphabet Inc. The startup attracted a diverse array of angel investors, including prominent figures such as Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, and Andrej Karpathy, co-founder of OpenAI. The valuation of /dev/agents has reached $500 million.
The founding team of /dev/agents has extensive experience in building operating systems, with backgrounds that include significant contributions to Android, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. The team plans to build a cloud-based operating system that can function across various devices and create a user interface that allows for more intuitive interactions with AI agents.
In addition to its operating system ambitions, /dev/agents plans to invest significantly in computing inference. The ability to provide a seamless and efficient user experience will be paramount for the success of /dev/agents and its vision for the future of AI.