AI coding tools can help build apps but struggle with payment integration. Sapiom is creating a financial layer that lets AI agents autonomously purchase the tech services they need.
San Francisco: AI agents can now build apps but face challenges when they need to pay for tech services. A new company called Sapiom wants to fix this problem with a financial system for AI.
Ilan Zerbib started Sapiom last summer. The company makes it easy for AI agents to buy what they need automatically. This includes software, API access, and computing power.
Every time an AI uses a service like Twilio for texting, it needs to authenticate and pay. This process can be time-consuming. Sapiom wants to make payments between AI agents and services seamless.
AI agents need to buy services for common tasks. These include sending text messages, processing payments, and running software. Right now, humans must handle all these payments manually.
Sapiom recently raised $15 million in funding. Investors include Accel, Okta Ventures, and several other venture capital firms. The money will help Sapiom grow and reach more AI companies.
The company focuses on helping businesses, not personal AI agents. They believe AI won’t make people buy more things. Instead, they want to help AI agents work better for companies.
A person making an app with Sapiom won’t need to sign up for every service. The platform handles payments and connections automatically. This makes app building faster and easier for everyone.