India's Emergent launches Wingman AI agent via messaging platforms
Original: India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space
Why This Matters
Represents expansion of coding platforms into autonomous AI agents via familiar messaging interfaces
India's Emergent, known for vibe-coding platform with 8M+ builders, launched Wingman autonomous AI agent operating through WhatsApp and Telegram. The Bengaluru startup raised $70M at $300M valuation in January 2025.
Emergent, the Bengaluru-based startup behind a vibe-coding platform with over 8 million builders and 1.5 million monthly active users, has launched Wingman, a messaging-first autonomous AI agent. The tool operates through WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage, allowing users to assign tasks via chat while the agent runs in background across email, calendars, and workplace software. CEO Mukund Jha said the move represents evolution 'from software that supports the business to software that can actively help run it.' Wingman features 'trust boundaries' - handling routine tasks autonomously while seeking approval for consequential actions. Founded in 2025, Emergent raised $70 million in January at $300 million valuation from SoftBank, Khosla Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, competing in the growing autonomous AI agent space with OpenClaw and Anthropic's Claude.