automat
AI-driven RPA platform using generative AI and computer vision for workflow automation across Windows, Citrix, and web portals.
Overview
Founded in 2023 by Gautam Bose and Lucas Ochoa in San Francisco, automat (formerly Lasso) provides rapid automation deployment for mid-market and enterprise customers using a proprietary transformer-based RPA engine. The company initially raised $3.75M in seed funding led by Initialized with participation from Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Schox, and Goodwater. In November 2025, automat secured $15.5 million in Series A funding led by Felicis with continued participation from existing investors, providing capital for product development and market expansion. The company was named Deep Analysis IDP Startup of the Year.
Key Features
- AI-powered automation creation: Build automations using video demonstrations or natural language descriptions
- Transformer-based RPA engine: Proprietary engine that mimics human behavior on user interfaces
- Multi-environment deployment: Works on Windows, Citrix, web portals, and challenging legacy systems
- Integrated AI capabilities: NLP, text generation, PDF extraction, image recognition, and chatbot interfaces
- API and UI triggers: Launch automations via API endpoints or custom UI in Automat Sandbox
Use Cases
Insurance Claims Processing
Automates claims document processing across multiple legacy systems, extracting data from claim forms and PDFs, populating Citrix-based claims systems, and routing documents through approval workflows.
Healthcare Patient Data Entry
Processes patient forms and enters data into Windows-based health information systems with HIPAA compliance controls for patient data security.
E-Commerce Order Processing
Handles order fulfillment automation by scraping order data from web portals, extracting product information, and populating shipping and inventory systems.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Technology | Transformer-based RPA engine, generative AI |
| AI Capabilities | NLP, text generation, PDF extraction, image recognition |
| Deployment Environments | Windows, Citrix, web portals |
| Triggers | API endpoints, custom UI |
| Compliance | GDPR, HIPAA, audit trails, data controls |
| Target Industries | Insurance, healthcare, e-commerce, financial services, legal |
| Support | Slack support, 24-hour ticket response, regular maintenance |
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Company Information
San Francisco, California, United States
Founded: 2023
Founders: Gautam Bose, Lucas Ochoa
Funding: $19.25M total ($3.75M seed, $15.5M Series A)