/dev/agents Raises $56 Million for AI OS Development

/dev/agents, a new startup founded by former Google and Stripe executives, has raised $56 million in seed funding to develop a cloud-based operating system for AI agents, aiming to facilitate multi-step task execution without user supervision. Co-founder David Singleton, who previously worked on the Android platform, argues that the current lack of standardized tools makes it difficult for developers to create effective AI solutions. The company envisions a device-agnostic platform that leverages generative AI to deliver personalized user experiences, similar to the impact Android had on mobile development. The funding round was led by Index Ventures and CapitalG, with participation from notable investors including OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy and Scale AI CEO Alexander Wang. Singleton emphasizes the need for a common technical framework for AI agents to enable seamless communication, akin to existing mobile operating systems. The startup’s valuation has reached $500 million following this funding round.