Browser Use raises $17M to help steer AI agents through the internet - SiliconANGLE
Mar 24, 2025 - siliconangle.com
Browser Use, an agentic artificial intelligence startup, has raised $17 million in a funding round led by Felicis Ventures, with participation from several other investors. The startup's tool, also named Browser Use, enables AI agents to navigate the web like humans by converting websites into structured text that large language models can process. This approach allows AI agents to interact with web pages more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional computer vision-based methods. The tool has gained significant traction, with over 50,000 stars on GitHub and more than 15,000 developers contributing to its development.
Founded by Magnus Müller and Gregor Zunic, Browser Use was initially a weekend experiment that quickly gained popularity after being launched on Hacker News. The startup has since gone through the Y Combinator accelerator and has been used by companies like the Chinese startup Butterfly Effect. With real-world applications such as login automation and data extraction, Müller believes Browser Use could become a fundamental layer for AI agents, facilitating a shift towards automated workflows online.
Key takeaways:
Browser Use raised $17 million in funding to enhance AI agents' ability to navigate the web.
The startup's tool converts websites into structured text, allowing AI agents to process them more efficiently.
Browser Use has gained significant traction, with over 50,000 stars on GitHub and more than 15,000 developers contributing to its development.
The tool is used for various applications, including login automation, data extraction, and customer relationship management integrations.
