signalTechCrunch AI2026-09-24
Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services
Ema raised $77 million in Series B funding led by Creaegis, bringing its total to $140 million and more than quadrupling its valuation since 2024. The startup uses teams of AI agents to automate HR, IT, and finance processes, and has over 50 active enterprise deals, 1 million users, and $150 million in bookings. Revenue has grown 50-fold in two years, with a net dollar retention rate around 180%.
- for who
- Enterprise technology leaders and IT decision makers evaluating automation alternatives to traditional SaaS and IT services
- why now
- AI startup Ema's $77M raise signals accelerating shift from enterprise SaaS and IT services.
- what changes
- Companies can now reduce or eliminate reliance on large SaaS applications, as Ema's AI employees orchestrate multi-step processes across existing systems, potentially replacing them entirely.
- to do
- Assess Ema's AI employee model for automating multi-step business processes across HR, IT, and finance, and consider transitioning from legacy SaaS tools.
key points
- Ema raised $77M Series B, total funding $140M, valuation quadrupled
- Revenue grew 50-fold, bookings over $150M, net retention ~180%
- Uses 150+ models to coordinate AI agents across enterprise workflows
#ai funding#enterprise automation#ai agents
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