Tether backs AIsa to help AI agents make payments

Tether has invested in San Francisco-based artificial intelligence startup AIsa alongside HIVEN, completing a seed extension round that brings the company’s total funding to more than $9 million. Summary Tether and HIVEN joined AIsa’s latest funding round, bringing its total investment above $9 million. AIsa previously reported $6.5 million in funding after Alibaba and Tribe Capital backed its development. Tether confirmed its investment but did not reveal the amount contributed or its ownership stake. AIsa provides AI agents with access to paid data, software tools, and controlled payment services. Tether said AIsa supports over 250,000 operating agents and has processed 100 million transactions worldwide. In an October 15 announcement, AIsa confirmed that the two investors had joined its existing backers, including Alibaba, Tribe Capital, Sumitomo Corporation, Draper Associates and Saison Capital. The company develops technology that allows AI agents to access online services and make payments while following spending limits set by businesses. Tether Capital separately confirmed its participation, describing the investment as part of its work on AI-powered payments and programmab...