Catena Labs, Inc.

Catena Labs, Inc. , based in the US, specializes in creating innovative financial solutions tailored for AI agents, focusing on secure transactions and efficient payment systems to support the emerging agent economy. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Boston, US, Catena Labs is committed to enhancing financial infrastructure for AI agents. The company has completed two deals as it shifts its strategy to develop a robust AI-native financial institution.

The firm has not disclosed any subsidiaries or previous mergers. In May 2026, Catena Labs, Inc. raised USD 30 million in series A funding co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Acrew Capital, with participation from Breyer Capital, General Catalyst Partners, and QED Investors. Catena Labs is focused on revolutionizing the financial infrastructure for AI agents through its core offerings, primarily centered around the development of an AI-native financial institution.

This institution is designed to facilitate the secure identification and safe transactions of AI agents while serving as a reliable partner for businesses and consumers in the emerging agent economy. A significant product within their suite is the Agent Commerce Kit (ACK), which provides a collection of open-source patterns and components that address the complexities of AI agent identity and payment processes. Their services aim to streamline financial transactions, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency in a landscape that has been traditionally slow and cumbersome due to legacy systems. Catena's offerings are marketed to businesses and individuals globally, with particular emphasis on markets that are adapting to the integration of AI into economic activities, including technology hubs in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Catena Labs generates revenue through a structured model that encompasses partnerships and transactions related to its AI-native financial services. The firm collaborates with businesses seeking to integrate AI technologies into their operations, facilitating payment processing and asset management tailored for AI agents. Revenue streams include subscription fees for utilizing the Agent Commerce Kit (ACK) and potential transaction fees associated with the use of regulated stablecoins in economic exchanges. Clients, which include both B2B and direct consumer segments, engage with Catena's platform for its innovative solutions, contributing to the firm’s revenue through their respective financial activities.

Specific pricing plans for these services are tailored to the needs of the users, reflecting the unique value proposition that Catena Labs offers in the agent economy. The company will use the May 2026 funding to develop banking infrastructure for autonomous software and expand its presence in the North American market.