Naïve raises $28.5M to automate the grunt work of setting up and running a company
$28.5M. Naïve is automating the operational grunt work that founders waste months on—infrastructure setup, compliance, payroll.
Why it matters
A well-funded startup is betting that AI agents can handle the repetitive, non-core work of company operations. If it works at scale, it reshapes how founders allocate time and engineering headcount in year one.
The key facts
9 to knowNaïve raised $28.5M in funding
Company claims to automate most work in setting up and running a business
Positioning as automation of infrastructure/operational tasks
Published August 6, 2026
Naïve raises $28.5M
Company claims to automate setup and operation of businesses
Positioning as extension of 'vibe-coding' — AI-assisted development
Infrastructure-level automation target (not just code)
Published August 2026
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Publisher excerpt: Taking vibe-coding a step further, Naive claims its infra can automate most of the work in setting up and running a business.