March 23, 2025:
Browser Use Raises $17M to Simplify AI Navigation - Browser Use, a startup focused on simplifying website navigation for AI agents by enhancing web element readability, has secured $17 million in seed funding. This round, led by Felicis's Astasia Myers, included prominent investors such as Paul Graham. Founded by Magnus Mller and Gregor Zunic through ETH Zurich's accelerator, Browser Use breaks down websites into text-like formats, improving agent interactions.
The company's open-source tool is gaining traction, with over 20 Y Combinator companies already using it. Myers emphasizes AI agents' role in automating online tasks, positioning Browser Use as a foundational layer in this process.
