importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-24T14:31:00Z

Ando Launches AI-Integrated Team Messaging Platform to Compete with Slack

#ai agents #team collaboration #startups

Ando launches an AI-integrated team messaging platform designed for collaboration between humans and AI agents, aiming to replace Slack. The app allows agents to participate in conversations natively with their own identities and inboxes, backed by $20M in funding from top investors.

Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Accel, Index Ventures, and Emergence.

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