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Austin-based startup RapidCanvas has secured a $16 million Series A funding round, catapulting it into the spotlight of AI-powered automation as it tackles the pressing global technical talent shortage. This significant investment, led by Peak XV Partners and accompanied by participation from top-tier venture capital firms like Titanium Ventures, Accel, and Valley Capital Partners, brings the company’s total funding to $23.5 million since its inception in 2021.
RapidCanvas aims to revolutionize the automation landscape with its innovative “Service-as-Software” model, seamlessly integrating AI agents with human expertise to address complex tasks traditionally handled by data scientists and engineers. By leveraging large language models (LLMs), these AI agents can process vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, and make informed decisions at unprecedented speeds and scales.
This hybrid approach enables businesses to reduce their reliance on technical talent, allowing them to operate with a smaller team while still benefiting from the expertise of just one or two skilled engineers. RapidCanvas has demonstrated remarkable success in automating coding-related tasks, where its AI agents can automate up to 70% of routine operations, freeing experts to focus on high-value work that drives business growth.
The global technical talent shortage is estimated to be worth $1 trillion, a staggering figure that RapidCanvas estimates could be optimized with AI. By harnessing the power of automation, enterprises can unlock faster ROI, accelerate innovation, and reap significant benefits from this investment.
Co-founders Rahul Pangam and Uttam Phalnikar bring valuable experience in the AI-powered business transformation space, having previously built Simility, a risk management platform acquired by PayPal. Their Reliable AI framework ensures validated, secure, and explainable outputs, allowing businesses to implement AI solutions faster and at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.
RapidCanvas is poised to accelerate AI adoption across industries with this funding, helping enterprises overcome the technical talent gap and achieve tailored AI solutions that drive growth and profitability. The startup’s innovative approach has already garnered significant traction, with early customers reporting consistent value across diverse use cases.
Aampe, an AI startup based in North Carolina, is currently building agentic infrastructure to provide personalized experiences for product and marketing teams, having raised $18 million in Series A financing and revealed that 100 million AI agents are being used in their consumer apps. The global AI agents market is expected to grow from a modest $5.29 billion in 2024 to a staggering $216.8 billion by 2035.
RapidCanvas’s success has positioned it at the forefront of AI-powered automation, and its technology will likely play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of business and driving growth in the years to come.