Jordan Liu and his team at AIsa have rolled out an innovative solution that enables AI agents to conduct financial transactions autonomously on a large scale. This offering is specifically tailored for solo entrepreneurs and very small teams seeking a more streamlined approach to managing payments and other online financial activities.
Based in San Francisco, AIsa has secured $6.5 million in funding, led by Alibaba and Tribe Capital in a recent seed round. The startup seeks to fill a significant gap in the current capabilities of AI agents, focusing on microbusinesses and startup companies that are increasingly turning to AI for functions traditionally fulfilled by human labor.
AIsa's unique transaction framework is designed around a proprietary API key, allowing developers and AI agents to find, access, and pay for digital resources via a single programmable interface. This system employs usage-based billing, which serves as a “meter” to help users control spending and process settlements in either fiat or stablecoins.
Jordan Liu emphasized that most digital platforms are built for human interaction—enabling tasks like account creation, subscriptions, contract signing, and payments—which makes it challenging for autonomous agents to navigate these processes effectively. “Autonomous agents have obstacles that hinder their scalability,” he explained.
Liu articulated their ambitious vision by stating, “We are building the Amazon for agents.” While Amazon serves as a comprehensive marketplace for human consumers, AIsa aims to be an all-encompassing platform for agents to procure data, APIs, and software.
The latest funding round also attracted investment from Draper Associates, Sumitomo Corporation, Saison Capital, and other backers. Liu, who previously developed a digital wallet for unbanked users in Southeast Asia and a blockchain wallet, leads the ten-member team at AIsa. The funds will be directed towards enhancing its resource marketplace and developing enterprise-level controls for budget management, approval workflows, and audit trails. Additionally, they plan to scale up infrastructure to facilitate secure transactions for autonomous agents at an internet scale.
Francis Zhan of Tribe Capital noted in a statement, “As AI agents play a larger role in internet traffic, the financial systems that support the internet—like subscriptions, APIs, and ad monetization—must evolve to accommodate them. Jordan's vision and his remarkable execution capabilities across both local and international markets convinced us to invest in AIsa.”
Liu is dedicated to simplifying resource procurement and payment processes for solo entrepreneurs and small teams, explaining that larger enterprises have the bandwidth to manage complex integrations and API credentials, but individuals and small teams face significant challenges. “Managing the procurement process across various vendors with different APIs can be cumbersome,” he stated.
As one-person companies increasingly enlist “AI employees” for functions such as HR, finance, and marketing, Liu believes that if the cost of tokens decreases, more microbusinesses will likely embrace this modern work method, necessitating easier payment solutions. He aims to create a resource layer that enhances their procurement and payment efficiencies.
He also pointed out that many prominent payment networks have grown alongside the commerce platforms they serve. For example, PayPal proliferated with eBay, while Stripe gained traction as online commerce expanded.
AIsa was founded in 2025 and experienced notable growth in usage during the first half of 2026, particularly after the Open Claw ecosystem expanded and was later acquired by OpenAI. Liu reported that from February to June 2026, registered agent users and total API calls and transactions processed through AIsa saw significant increases. The company successfully onboarded over 20,000 registered agents without any paid marketing efforts.
