Hone, founded by former OpenAI and Cognition staffers to create AI agents that can help run a business, raised a $60M seed at a $285M valuation (Bloomberg)

Hone, a new company founded by former OpenAI and Cognition AI Inc. employees, has successfully raised $60 million in seed funding, achieving a valuation of $285 million. The startup aims to develop AI agents designed to assist in running businesses, leveraging the expertise of its founders from leading artificial intelligence firms.