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Photon raised $4.5 million to build AI agents that operate over messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS/RCS and email, aiming to replace mobile apps.
Why it matters: It is a bet that consumers will use AI agents for tasks instead of downloading apps.
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Photon
- Latest funding
- Seed · $4.5M · 5 Oct 2026
Source
“The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will increasingly use agents instead of downloading apps.”
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