Tanka, the innovative AI-native operating platform based in Redwood City, California, has unveiled its latest solution, the Fundraising Agent, aimed at assisting early-stage startups in overcoming a critical challenge: securing capital. Announced on September 15, 2025, this agent is part of Tanka’s broader strategy to develop a suite of AI tools tailored to various aspects of startup operations.
The need for effective fundraising solutions is underscored by recent surveys. According to a report by Mercury, nearly one in four entrepreneurs in the United States identify access to funding as their primary growth obstacle. Similarly, a survey conducted by Slush revealed that nearly six in ten European founders also view fundraising as their top challenge. Tanka’s Fundraising Agent seeks to transform this arduous process into a more structured and efficient journey.
This agent stands out from conventional AI tools by utilizing Tanka’s groundbreaking long-term memory technology, known as EverMemOS. By analyzing interactions across various platforms such as Slack, Gmail, and Notion, the Fundraising Agent constructs a dynamic knowledge base that evolves with the founder’s journey. This context allows entrepreneurs to craft and refine business plans, develop investor presentations, and enhance their pitch skills through AI-powered mock interviews. Furthermore, Tanka has partnered with GRAB Ventures to facilitate introductions to nearly 100 top-tier venture capital firms, broadening the fundraising landscape for users.
Kisson Lin, CEO of Tanka, emphasized the significance of this release, stating, “Fundraising is the single hardest and most time-consuming job for founders, especially today. With the Fundraising Agent, we’re not just automating tasks; we’re giving founders the co-founder they’ve always wanted—one that never forgets, never sleeps, and is laser-focused on helping them succeed.”
A Vision for Vertical Agents in Startups
Tanka aims to position itself not merely as a messaging or productivity application but as a comprehensive platform that integrates agent capabilities across various functions, including fundraising, go-to-market strategies, hiring, and product management. The Fundraising Agent is the first in a series of vertical agents designed to address the pressing needs of startup teams.
Each agent will utilize Tanka’s memory-native AI engine, which combines advanced retrieval-augmented generation, knowledge graphs, and cutting-edge language models. Unlike many existing AI tools that operate within a restricted context, EverMemOS offers persistent and evolving memory, ensuring that significant conversations, decisions, and documents are captured and organized for future reference. As a result, startup teams can onboard new employees seamlessly, generate marketing materials, and refine project plans efficiently, all supported by context-rich AI assistance.
Tanka prioritizes security, with all data encrypted both at rest and in transit. The platform guarantees that user information will not be used for model training or shared across organizations, thereby ensuring that founders maintain complete control and privacy over their sensitive business knowledge.
As Tanka continues to innovate, the introduction of the Fundraising Agent marks a significant advancement in the startup ecosystem. The platform is poised to empower founders by providing them with the tools and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of fundraising and beyond, paving the way for a new era of AI-driven support for entrepreneurs.
