Prentis, new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman, Mark Pincus in talks to raise $100M | TechCrunch

Prentis, a new AI research lab co-founded by Ritankar Das, Reid Hoffman, and Mark Pincus, is reportedly in talks to raise $100 million at a $1 billion valuation. The company is developing computer-use AI agents intended to automate routine office workflows and says its model is cheaper and higher-performing than some competitors, though TechCrunch has not independently verified those claims. The article also outlines Prentis’ early customer contracts, competitive landscape, and the backgrounds of its founders and employees.

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