# Natural AI

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/natural-ai

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.natural.com
- Total disclosed funding: $40M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 20, 2026)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Based in the US, Natural AI, Inc. operates as a technology company focused on revolutionizing payment transactions through AI-driven solutions, catering to businesses and consumers seeking automated financial interactions. Natural AI, Inc. is a San Francisco based company founded in 2025, specializing in payment solutions for AI agents and businesses. The company is founded by Kahlil Lalji (CEO), Walt Leung and Eric Wang. In August 2026, Natural AI, Inc. raised USD 100 million in debt funding fromUpper90.

Natural AI, Inc. specializes in facilitating seamless payment transactions among AI agents, businesses, and consumers, addressing the growing demand for automated financial solutions in various applications. Their core offerings include an advanced payments infrastructure designed specifically for AI-driven operations, enabling efficient money movement within the digital ecosystem. The services target industries heavily reliant on artificial intelligence for operational efficiency, primarily in North America and select international markets.

Natural AI, Inc. generates revenue through a structured transaction model involving partnerships and B2B relationships. They implement a subscription-based model for access to their proprietary payments infrastructure, allowing businesses to integrate AI payments seamlessly. Each transaction processed through their platform incurs fees, contributing to overall revenue. Their flagship service, tailored for AI agents, automates financial interactions and streamlines operations, reducing the costs associated with manual processing.

The company will use the August 2026 funding to support the growing capital needs of its payments and credit products and increase payment volume and deployed credit capacity over time.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 20, 2026, $30M — Forerunner Ventures, SV Angel, Abstract Ventures, Torch Capital, Restive Ventures, Human Capital, Genius Ventures, Terrain
- Seed, Oct 23, 2025, $9.8M — Forerunner Ventures, Abstract Ventures, Restive Ventures, Human Capital, Genius Ventures, Terrain

## Investors

- Forerunner Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forerunner-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Abstract Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/abstract-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Restive Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/restive-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Human Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/human-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Genius Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Terrain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/terrain) — Seed, Series A
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series A
- Torch Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/torch-capital) — Series A