Jentic, a promising startup focused on building an integration layer for AI, has successfully raised €4 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Elkstone, with additional support from Sure Valley Ventures, TechOperators, and Shuttle, alongside participation from prominent technology founders and industry leaders as angel investors.
The funding is earmarked for expanding Jentic’s team, accelerating product development, and bringing its integration platform to market. The company aims to revolutionize how developers and organizations connect and manage AI agents with other software systems, creating a unified platform for the rapidly evolving AI ecosystem.
A New Approach to AI Integration
Jentic specializes in enhancing AI agents, which are software programs that autonomously plan and execute tasks by connecting to various systems. By focusing on the connection layer, Jentic increases agent reliability, capability, and scalability. The platform is designed to help organizations effectively monitor and manage large-scale AI deployments, addressing unique challenges related to complexity, reliability, and security.
“AI is driving a new era of automation, and connecting these systems seamlessly is crucial,” said Sean Blanchfield, Jentic’s co-founder and CEO. “Our platform will empower developers to securely integrate AI systems with the world’s APIs while managing the complexities of these interactions. With this funding, we are poised to build the essential infrastructure that supports the next wave of AI development.”
Experienced Leadership Driving Innovation
Founded by seasoned tech entrepreneurs, Jentic boasts a leadership team with extensive experience in building category-defining middleware. The team includes CEO Sean Blanchfield, co-founder of PageFair and DemonWare; COO Dorothy Creaven, former Managing Director at Rent The Runway; Michael Cordner, co-founder of Mindconnex; and Dr. Tilman Schaefer, a founding team member at DemonWare.
Investor Confidence
Leading the funding round, Niall McEvoy, Head of Venture at Elkstone, expressed confidence in Jentic’s potential to transform the AI landscape. “Jentic’s vision for a universal AI integration layer aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation. Backing this experienced team with a clear global market opportunity is exactly the kind of venture Elkstone is proud to support.”
Future of AI Integration
With the funds raised, Jentic is set to accelerate the development of its platform, creating a solution that bridges AI agents with the world’s software systems. Positioned at the forefront of automation, the company is committed to enabling developers and organizations to deploy sophisticated AI with confidence, setting a new standard for integration in the AI-driven world.
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