Tether Invests in AIsa to Build Infrastructure for AI Agents
AIsa raises over $9 million to support AI agent infrastructure
AIsa, an artificial intelligence technology firm, has closed its seed extension funding round with support from new strategic investors Tether and HIVEN. This latest round of investment brings the total funding for the San Francisco-based company to more than $9 million.
Tether is the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, which is a type of cryptocurrency designed to stay at a steady value, usually tied to the US dollar. The company joined several other major backers in this round, including Alibaba, Tribe Capital, Sumitomo Corporation, Draper Associates, and Saison Capital.
Key funding highlights
- Total funding for AIsa now exceeds $9 million.
- Tether and HIVEN joined as new strategic investors.
- Existing investors include Alibaba, Tribe Capital, and Draper Associates.
- The company focuses on building resource and transaction networks for enterprise AI agents.
Building a network for autonomous enterprise agents
AIsa is developing what it calls the "Trusted Resource and Transaction Network for Enterprise AI Agents." The goal is to provide a single network where AI agents can find, access, and pay for digital resources. According to the company, current systems are often fragmented, making it hard for businesses to manage AI agents at a large scale.
Jordan Liu, the founder and CEO of AIsa, explained that enterprise AI agents need reliable information and tools to work effectively. He stated that the vision for the firm is to create infrastructure that allows these agents to pay for resources globally while giving companies control over how much is spent and how transactions are handled.
Recent financial growth at Tether
The investment comes as Tether continues to report significant earnings. In the second quarter of 2026, the company generated a net operating profit of $1.5 billion. Most of this income came from interest earned on US Treasury holdings and short-term loans backed by government securities.
Why enterprise AI infrastructure matters
Managing AI agents in a professional environment is currently difficult because of different billing systems and service providers. AIsa aims to solve this by connecting agents to external data, software tools, and payment systems in one governed environment. This setup allows for usage metering, billing, and settlement in a way that businesses can monitor and control.
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