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Hey friends, Nuked here! Today, let’s dive into how the AI world is getting a serious upgrade. Have you heard about Maisa AI? It’s shaking up enterprise automation with a fresh, smarter take on AI agents.
Many companies face a massive failure rate—around 95%—when testing generative AI pilots. That’s a huge headache! Instead of giving up, forward-thinking firms are trying agentic AI systems that can learn and be supervised. Enter Maisa AI, a startup just a year old, that thinks enterprise automation needs accountable AI—no more black boxes.
Big news: Maisa secured $25 million in seed funding, led by European VC Creandum. With this, they launched Maisa Studio—a user-friendly platform that deploys digital workers trained via simple natural language commands. This isn’t just vibe coding like Cursor or Lovable; Maisa focuses on building the process itself through what they call a “chain-of-work.”
CEO David Villalón explained that instead of responses, their AI creates workflows, making automation more reliable. His partner, CSO Manuel Romero, who previously worked at Clibrain, designed a system called HALP (Human-Augmented LLM Processing) that involves users in outlining steps his digital workers will follow. Pretty clever, right?
Further enhancing trust, Maisa developed the Knowledge Processing Unit, which helps limit hallucinations—those AI fabrications that can cause big issues. The startup’s approach resonates with big industries like banking, automotive, and energy, needing precise, responsible AI for critical tasks.
Unlike many early-stage startups, Maisa aims for enterprise-grade solutions with on-premise or secure cloud deployment, targeting complex, accountability-demanding use cases. Already, they’re working with large banks and manufacturing companies, and plan to expand their global reach.
Despite a smaller customer base than free vibe platforms, Maisa is stepping up with Maisa Studio to attract more enterprise clients and simplify adoption. Based in Valencia and San Francisco, they’ve attracted notable investments and partnerships, including from Forgepoint Capital and Banco Santander.
In a crowded AI market, Maisa stands out by emphasizing reliability, auditability, and fixing the “black box” problem. CEO Villalón aims to grow his team from 35 to 65 by early 2026, as they prepare to serve their growing waiting list. Their goal? Prove that trustworthy, accountable AI is not just a dream but a real, working solution.
