Linkup

Linkup

AI-first internet infrastructure for agents

Overview

Linkup builds digital infrastructure that lets AI agents act as primary users of the internet, enabling them to access, process, and interact with web content in ways optimized for machines rather than humans. It aims to create a framework and ecosystem where AI can navigate online resources efficiently and safely, bridging AI with human interests to drive societal progress. Compared to others, Linkup focuses on AI-native internet access and interoperability, not just tools for AI, and positions itself as a bridge between AI capabilities and human needs. Its goal is to align AI and human interests to unlock AI’s potential for innovation and solving global challenges.

YC Company
Significant Headcount Growth

About Linkup

Simplify's Rating
Why Linkup is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$13.3M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Seeded by Gradient, Elaia, Seedcamp, and Axeleo Capital.
  • Usage-based API fits growing agentic query volumes.
  • Publisher partnerships can improve source quality and trust.

What critics are saying

  • Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity can bundle similar retrieval.
  • Publisher licensing pressure can cut off premium content access.
  • Accuracy failures directly damage trust and enterprise renewals.

What makes Linkup unique

  • Built natively for AI agents, not human searchers.
  • Offers real-time web retrieval with verifiable premium sources.
  • Supports Claude, Google Sheets, CrewAI, LangChain, and Claude Desktop.

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Funding

Total Funding

$13.3M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood
$10M
Linkup

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

40%

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