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Nigerian AI startup Minicor raises $3.8M for automation platform

Minicor, an AI startup founded in Nigeria, has secured $3.8 million in seed funding. The company plans to use these funds to develop AI agents capable of automating workflows within legacy desktop software. These agents will learn application operations to execute tasks without requiring traditional integrations. AI

IMPACT This funding will enable Minicor to advance AI agents for automating legacy software, potentially improving efficiency for businesses reliant on older systems.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI startup. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Nigerian AI startup Minicor raises $3.8M for automation platform

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · afrilensai ·

    Nigerian - founded Minicor raises $3.8 million for AI automation platform. Nigerian - founded AI startup Minicor raised $3.8 million in seed funding to automate

    Nigerian - founded Minicor raises $3.8 million for AI automation platform. Nigerian - founded AI startup Minicor raised $3.8 million in seed funding to automate legacy desktop software for businesses. The company is developing AI agents that learn how applications operate and exe…