Ando announced a new team messaging platform that includes AI agents as participants. It aims to replace traditional apps like Slack. The app gives agents their own identities, inboxes, and the ability to join conversations naturally.
The platform supports channels, direct messages, group chats, and live call transcriptions. Agents can browse channels, join conversations without tags, and message humans directly. They can also notify team members on their own.
Sara Du, the founder, said the idea is to eliminate the need for humans to relay AI work. Instead, agents can participate in ongoing work and understand why decisions are made. They can also bring people together or suggest actions.
The company raised $20 million to develop the app further. It is working with small teams in software, real estate, and finance across 15 countries. The funding will help hire more staff and manage token use.
Du believes AI agents can handle more execution, research, and coordination tasks. This allows humans to focus on judgment, strategy, and decision-making. The goal is to enable small teams to operate at larger scales.
While competitors like Slack and Microsoft Teams support AI features, Ando focuses on native AI participation. The market remains open for new apps that better integrate AI agents into team work.
