Natural raises $30 million to build AI agent payments stack

Natural, a US fintech startup, secured $30 million in a Series A round to develop a payments infrastructure for AI agents. This funding, led by Kirsten Green at Forerunner, underscores the growing importance of AI in financial services and the potential for AI-driven automation in processing payments. The investment highlights the potential for AI to revolutionize how transactions are handled, making them more efficient and reducing reliance on traditional human-led processes. This move by Natural could set a new standard in the fintech industry for integrating advanced technology into everyday financial operations.