Sapiom, an AI startup focused on enabling autonomous agents to acquire the technology they need, has raised $15 million in its latest funding round. The round was led by top venture investors, though specific backers were not disclosed. The funding will be used to develop payment rails and infrastructure that allow AI agents to purchase software, subscriptions, and other digital tools independently.
The company was founded by Ilan Zerbib, who serves as CEO. Zerbib launched Sapiom with the vision of giving AI systems more autonomy in acquiring the resources needed to perform tasks efficiently without human intervention. The startup’s platform is designed to integrate with various AI agents, enabling them to interact with payment systems and digital marketplaces securely.
“Sapiom is building the financial plumbing that lets AI systems operate more independently,” Zerbib told TechCrunch. “This opens the door for AI agents to manage subscriptions, access specialized tools, and execute complex workflows on their own.”
The funding follows growing investor interest in autonomous AI systems and infrastructure that supports AI decision-making beyond data and models. The platform could accelerate adoption of AI agents in enterprises, enabling them to act as self-sufficient digital workers capable of acquiring and managing the resources they need to deliver results.
Sapiom is among a new wave of startups exploring AI agent autonomy, signaling the next frontier in generative AI infrastructure.
