London based AI startup CodeWords has secured $9 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its autonomous business automation platform. The company is building AI agents designed to understand how businesses operate and independently execute workflows across multiple tools and systems without requiring technical expertise from users.
Backed by Leading Investors and Tech Executives
The funding round was led by Visionaries, with participation from firstminute capital, Sequel, and Illusian.
The round also attracted an extensive group of technology founders and industry leaders, including Andrey Khusid of Miro, Mati Staniszewski of ElevenLabs, Hanno Renner of Personio, and Robert Gentz of Zalando.
Additional backing came from executives and operators connected to OpenAI, Mistral AI, Zapier, and n8n.
Building AI Agents for Everyday Business Operations
At the centre of CodeWords’ platform is Cody, an AI agent designed to learn how businesses function and proactively automate operational tasks.
Unlike traditional automation tools that often require manual workflows or technical configuration, Cody is intended to work more autonomously. The system can observe workflows, understand business context, and build automations across different tools and integrations.
The platform enables non technical users to automate activities such as lead generation, deal flow monitoring, content creation, and operational coordination without relying on engineering teams.
Automation Without Technical Complexity
One of CodeWords’ main goals is to reduce the technical barriers associated with automation software. Many existing systems require businesses to manually configure integrations, workflows, and rules before automation becomes useful.
CodeWords instead handles deployment, maintenance, and execution through its own infrastructure, allowing users to focus on outcomes rather than setup.
This approach reflects a broader trend in enterprise AI where autonomous agents are beginning to replace traditional workflow software.
From Research Lab to Commercial Platform
The company originally launched under the name Agemo as an AI research focused organisation specialising in neurosymbolic reasoning.
Following early recognition for its research work, the founders shifted focus toward building a practical commercial product aimed at making AI powered automation more accessible for everyday businesses.
Since then, CodeWords has entered beta testing and expanded its capabilities significantly.
Expanding AI Capabilities
The platform now includes features such as contextual memory, messaging integrations, and adaptive execution modes. These additions allow Cody to operate with greater awareness of business context while improving its ability to interact across systems and communication channels.
According to co founder Aymeric Zhuo, the vision behind Cody is based on the behaviour of highly effective operators who anticipate needs and take action proactively rather than waiting for instructions.
The company aims to replicate this dynamic within software through autonomous AI agents.
Scaling the Platform
The newly raised funding will be used to scale CodeWords’ infrastructure and continue developing Cody’s capabilities. The company plans to invest further in product development while expanding adoption among businesses seeking simpler automation tools.
Its broader ambition is to make advanced automation accessible to companies that lack dedicated technical teams or engineering resources.
The Rise of Autonomous AI in Business
CodeWords enters the market at a time when businesses are increasingly exploring AI driven systems capable of performing tasks independently. As AI agents evolve from assistants into operational tools, companies like CodeWords are seeking to redefine how workflows are managed.
By combining contextual understanding with automation capabilities, the startup is positioning itself within a growing category focused on autonomous enterprise operations.
With strong investor backing and growing industry interest, CodeWords is aiming to become part of the next wave of AI powered business infrastructure.
