Natural Raises $30 Million to Build Payments Stack for AI Agents

July 21, 2026
San Francisco-based startup Natural has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Forerunner Ventures to develop payments infrastructure for AI agents, with six products now generally available.

Natural has raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Kirsten Green at Forerunner Ventures, announced in a press release. The round includes continued participation from all major investors and brings Natural’s total funding to more than $40 million.

Natural is developing payments infrastructure designed for AI agents that can hold, move, and transact money across accounts, networks, and currencies. The company has launched six products now generally available: Wallets, Vaults, Pay, Request, Transfer, and Connect. Additional products including Voice, Accept, and Cards will roll out in the coming months.

Founded less than a year ago by Kahlil Lalji, Eric Wang, and Walt Leung, Natural has built substantial banking and payments infrastructure in its first year. The company operates with a 17-person team and plans to expand hiring across all departments.

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