# Nekuda

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.nekuda.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $5M
- Latest round: Seed (May 14, 2025)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Nekuda, based in the US, provides innovative payment solutions that empower agents with advanced transaction capabilities, streamlining commerce for both consumers and businesses.Nekuda specializes in enhancing payment processing through AI technology. The company was founded in 2025 with a focus on improving transaction efficiency. It is headquartered in the US. The most recent funding round occurred on May 14, 2025, when Nekuda raised USD 5 million in Seed funding led by Madrona Venture Group, with American Express Ventures and Visa Ventures participating. The total amount raised by the company is USD 5 million.Nekuda.ai offers a platform that empowers agents by streamlining payment processes for both e-commerce and business applications. Their core product allows for secure storage and integration of payment details during online checkouts, ensuring compliance with industry security standards. The platform is designed to eliminate friction in conventional payment systems by enabling AI-driven agents to execute transactions autonomously. Currently, over 1,000 agents utilize Nekuda for seamless payment processing across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Nekuda.ai employs a transaction-based revenue model, generating income through partnerships in the payment ecosystem. The company earns revenue by facilitating payments for users via a fee structure for each transaction processed on its platform. This model serves both direct-to-consumer transactions and B2B operations, allowing retailers and service providers to enhance payment processing through AI capabilities. The platform may also include subscription services for ongoing access to its tools, though specific pricing plans have not been disclosed.Nekuda plans to utilize the USD 5 million raised in Seed funding to accelerate the development of its AI agents technology. The company is actively working on new features to enhance its payment platform and aims to expand into additional markets, specifically targeting further growth within Europe and Asia by 2026. This strategic focus on product development and geographical expansion is expected to bolster Nekuda's operational capacity and market presence.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 14, 2025, $5M — Madrona Venture Group, American Express Ventures, Visa Ventures

## Investors

- Madrona Venture Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/madrona-venture-group) — Seed
- American Express Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/american-express-ventures) — Seed
- Visa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/visa-ventures) — Seed