Automat

At Automat, we envision a future where complex business processes are effortlessly automated by anyone, regardless of technical skill or budget. Our mission is to democratize automation through the power of advanced AI, reshaping how work is done across industries with agility and inclusivity.

We leverage cutting-edge technologies in artificial intelligence, large language models, and computer vision to create AI-driven robotic process automation that learns, adapts, and evolves. By simplifying automation into natural language or video instructions, we enable businesses to reclaim time and accelerate innovation.

Our commitment is to dismantle barriers in business process automation, fostering a world where strategic, meaningful work is prioritized and automation is accessible, scalable, and transformative for every organization.

We've been tracking automation tools for years, and most of them feel like they're stuck in 2015. Enter Automat—a San Francisco startup that's actually doing something interesting with AI-powered process automation. Founded by two ex-Google engineers who clearly got tired of watching businesses struggle with clunky RPA tools, this company caught our attention for all the right reasons.

What Makes It Click

Here's what we love: you can literally show Automat what you want automated by recording your screen or describing it in plain English. No coding, no complex flowcharts, no hiring expensive consultants. We tested this approach ourselves, and it's surprisingly intuitive—like having a really smart intern who never gets tired of repetitive tasks.

The platform uses computer vision and large language models to actually understand what you're doing, then builds the automation for you. It's the kind of "why didn't someone do this sooner?" moment that makes you wonder what took so long.

Beyond the Hype

We're naturally skeptical when startups claim they're "democratizing" anything, but Automat's approach feels genuine. They've already helped a major health insurance company save seven figures on claims processing—that's real money, not just marketing fluff. The fact that they emerged from Y Combinator and quickly raised $3.75 million from solid VCs like Initialized Capital suggests others see the potential too.

What impressed us most? Their analytics and reliability features. Traditional RPA breaks constantly, but Automat includes automatic retries and manual intervention options when things go sideways.

Who Should Pay Attention

This isn't just for tech companies. We see huge potential for healthcare organizations, insurance firms, and any business drowning in compliance paperwork. If you're a mid-sized company that can't afford enterprise RPA solutions but desperately needs to automate repetitive processes, Automat might be your answer.

The timing feels right too—businesses are finally ready to embrace AI-powered tools, and Automat's natural language approach removes the traditional barriers that kept automation out of reach for most organizations.