Y Combinator-backed Motion raises fresh $38M to build the Microsoft Office of AI agents 

Motion, a Y Combinator-backed startup, has raised $38 million in fresh funding to build an AI-powered suite of tools aiming to become the "Microsoft Office of AI agents." The company was founded by Harry Qi, who left a high-paying hedge fund job to join Y Combinator in his early 20s. Motion's platform integrates various AI-powered tools, including a writing assistant, a code generation tool, and a research assistant, among others. The startup aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with an all-in-one AI solution to boost productivity and efficiency. The latest funding round was led by Coatue, with participation from existing investors, including Y Combinator. Motion plans to use the new capital to expand its engineering team and further develop its AI-powered tools. The startup's vision is to create a comprehensive suite of AI agents that can seamlessly integrate with a user's workflow, providing personalized assistance and boosting overall productivity for SMBs.