Prentis, AI Lab Co-Founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, in Talks to Raise $100M

TechCrunch · United States · Jul 24, 2026

Prentis, a new AI research lab launched in April 2025, is in talks to raise $100 million at a $1 billion valuation. The startup trains computer-use models to automate routine office workflows — such as processing insurance claims and customs paperwork — positioning itself as a potential disruptor to white-collar staffing demand. The company has already signed contracts worth up to $50 million with clients in healthcare and manufacturing, and has hired over 25 researchers from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta. For staffing agencies serving administrative and back-office sectors, AI agents capable of autonomously handling document-heavy workflows represent an accelerating displacement risk.