Prentis seeks 100 million funding at about 1 billion valuation to scale AI agents
[**Prentis seeks 100 million funding at about 1 billion valuation to scale AI agents**](https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/3104dc0c_prentis_seeks_100/) [**Prentis seeks $100M funding as it builds AI agents to automate office work**](https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/00221192_prentis_seeks_-100m/) # Prentis seeks 100 million funding at about 1 billion valuation to scale AI agents Saturday, 25 July 2026, 03:16  A new AI lab promises agents that operate desktop software autonomously, but investors will weigh claims, benchmarks, and a crowded market before betting big. As reported by [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/prentis-new-ai-lab-co-founded-by-reid-hoffman-mark-pincus-in-talks-to-raise-100m/) Prentis is a new artificial intelligence research lab focused on developing models for computer usage and founded by serial entrepreneur Ritankar Das and tech giants Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus; it is now in talks to raise about $100 million at a valuation of around $1 billion, according to two people familiar with the discussions. Agents will be tailored to client needs, including handling insurance claims and automating exemptions from customs duties without the need for a person to search for documents. The startup has already signed contracts worth up to $50 million with several clients, including a health-care management organization, manufacturers, and apparel makers, according to TechCrunch, citing two people familiar with the discussions. Investor materials provided to TechCrunch forecast about $75 million in annual run rate by the third quarter of this year. _These figures reflect approximate annual value based on a contract where the reward is 20% of the savings, not recognized revenue, and depend on the outcome and are subject to final execution._ – TechCrunch ## Hive-32B and the