Vercept raises $16M in seed funding to develop Vy, a vision-based Mac app for automating digital workflows. The round was led by Fifty Years with prominent backers including Eric Schmidt and Arash Ferdowsi.

Jun 12, 2025•about 2 months ago

Amount Raised

$16 Million

Round Type

seed

SeattleNatural Language ProcessingMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceSoftware

Investors

Kyle VogtArash FerdowsiJeff DeanEric SchmidtAi2 IncubatorPoint NineFifty Years

Description

Vercept, a Seattle-based AI startup, has secured $16 million in seed funding to develop Vy, a computer vision-powered Mac application. The product aims to automate digital workflows with a single natural language command. The round was led by Fifty Years, with participation from Point Nine and AI2 Incubator. Vercept was founded by leaders from the Allen Institute for AI to rethink user interaction with technology.

Company Information

Company

Vercept

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Vercept is a Seattle-based AI startup that aims to revolutionize how people interact with technology through its vision-based Mac application, Vy. The application automates digital workflows using natural language commands, allowing users to perform complex tasks seamlessly. Founded by former leaders from the Allen Institute for AI, Vercept leverages elite AI expertise to enhance user experience and productivity. Its mission is to simplify interactions with technology, making tasks easier and less time-consuming.

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