Tavily Secures $25M to Power Secure Web Access for Enterprise AI Agents
Tavily Secures $25M to Power Secure Web Access for Enterprise AI Agents
AI agents are rapidly transforming business operations by automating tasks across industries. In finance, they help detect fraud in real time by analyzing extensive transaction data. Sales teams deploy AI agents to research potential clients, scouring the web and social media for valuable insights. Yet, for these AI agents to deliver true value, they must access the internet safely and reliably—while adhering to strict company policies and compliance standards.
Why Secure Web Access Matters for AI Agents
Directly connecting AI agents to large language models like ChatGPT—without company-specific safeguards—can result in unpredictable or even risky outcomes. Enterprises now prioritize governance, risk, and compliance to prevent "wild, wild west" scenarios in their automated processes.
Tavily's Mission and Recent Funding
Addressing this challenge, Tavily has developed a secure platform that lets AI agents connect to the web while respecting each company's unique policies. The startup recently raised $25 million in funding, with $20 million coming from a Series A round led by Insight Partners. This funding will accelerate Tavily's efforts to bridge AI agents and the internet for enterprise clients.
From Open-Source Innovation to Enterprise Solution
Tavily was founded by data scientist Rotem Weiss, who initially gained attention with an open-source project called GPT Researcher in 2023. This tool allowed users to fetch real-time web data before mainstream AI models like ChatGPT offered internet connectivity. The project quickly went viral, earning nearly 20,000 GitHub stars and demonstrating massive demand for smarter, web-connected AI agents.
Enterprise-Grade AI Tools
Today, Tavily focuses on serving businesses, providing tools that enable companies such as Groq, Cohere, MongoDB, and Writer to empower their AI agents. These solutions let agents search, crawl, and extract structured insights from both public and internal data sources, all while maintaining compliance and security.
A Growing Competitive Landscape
While many AI agents are not yet fully web-enabled, Tavily aims to onboard the next billion agents to the internet securely. The company faces competition from other startups like Exa, which recently raised $17 million, and Firecrawl, as well as larger players such as OpenAI and Perplexity, who are developing their own AI search solutions.
The Future of AI Agents in Enterprise
As enterprises increasingly rely on AI agents, safe and policy-compliant web access will become a cornerstone of digital transformation. Tavily's latest funding round positions it at the forefront of this evolution, helping businesses unlock the full potential of their AI investments.
