Deck Raises $12M to Unlock Internet Data with AI Agents
Data infrastructure startup Deck has raised $12 million in Series A funding, just nine months after closing its seed round according to a report by TechCrunch. The round was led by Infinity Ventures, with participation from Better Tomorrow Ventures, Golden Ventures, and Luge Capital, bringing Deck’s total funding to $16.5 million since its inception in January 2024.
Unlocking Internet Data Beyond APIs
Founded by Frederick Lavoie, Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, and Bruno Lambert, Deck is developing a platform that allows users to connect any online account and turn locked data into structured, reusable information. The startup uses browser-based automation agents to navigate websites, extract data, and maintain ongoing access, all with explicit user consent.
CEO Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, told TechCrunch, “Just like Plaid gave developers an easy, secure way to access bank account data with user permission, Deck does the same for the 95% of platforms that don’t offer APIs such as utility portals, e-commerce backends, payroll systems and government services.”
AI Agents for Real-Time Data Automation
Deck’s platform employs AI-powered agents that replicate human interaction, logging into sites, navigating user portals, and extracting data, but at greater speed and scale. Once a connection is established, scripts automate updates without repeated AI intervention.
According to the team, the product is being used to streamline tasks such as KYC, automated reporting, and business verification, reducing development time from months to minutes.
From Flinks to Deck
According to TechCrunch, the founders are no strangers to this space. Leboeuf and Lavoie previously launched Flinks, dubbed the “Plaid for Canada,” which was acquired by National Bank of Canada for around $140 million in 2021. Lambert was one of the early engineers at Flinks.
After that acquisition, the trio noticed a broader data access issue across multiple sectors, from food distribution to music royalties, prompting the creation of Deck.
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Strong Traction in Utilities and Beyond
TechCrunch reports that Deck, initially focused on utilities, now connects to 100,000+ providers across 40+ countries and is expanding into other sectors. Its browser automation manages authentication, consent, and data normalization, offering a plug-and-play setup. Deck charges based on successful data retrievals.
Deck uses dual consent and vision-based automation to access data in line with open data principles. With a 30-person team, it's building a “data vertical creator” and may support AI training on user-approved data.
