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ynetnews2026-05-05

CopilotKit raises $27 million to build the interface layer between humans and AI agents

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CopilotKit, an open-source startup developing infrastructure for AI-powered software agents, has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round. The company also announced the launch of an enterprise product designed to help organizations build user-facing 'agentic' applications. The funding round was led by [investor name not specified in excerpt].

The company's platform serves as an interface layer between humans and AI agents, enabling developers to integrate agentic capabilities into their applications. The new enterprise product aims to simplify the creation of autonomous AI assistants that can perform tasks on behalf of users. CopilotKit's open-source approach allows developers to access and modify the underlying code.

The funding comes amid growing interest in agentic AI, where systems can independently execute multi-step tasks. The startup positions itself as a key enabler for companies looking to deploy AI agents in customer-facing roles. The article notes that the company will use the funds to expand its team and accelerate product development.

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