i10X Raises $1M to Build the ‘Everything App’ for a Chaotic AI World

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – January 06, 2026 – In a move to bring order to the increasingly chaotic world of artificial intelligence tools, Singapore-based startup i10X announced today it has closed a $1 million pre-seed funding round. The investment, secured in the final quarter of 2025, will fuel the development of its unified platform, which aims to become the definitive discovery and distribution layer for AI.

The round saw participation from prominent early-stage investors, including Southeast Asian accelerator Iterative, the global AI-focused fund Antler AI Disrupt, and PPR Ventures. The capital injection is earmarked for accelerating product development, scaling infrastructure, and expanding the team as i10X tackles a problem familiar to millions: the overwhelming fragmentation of AI services. As new models and agents launch daily, users are left navigating a maze of subscriptions and unverified tools, struggling to find the right solution for their needs. i10X is betting that the future belongs not just to those who build the best models, but to those who can elegantly connect them to real-world problems.

A Bet on Curation Over Creation

The explosion of AI has created a paradox of choice. For every powerful new large language model (LLM) or image generator, hundreds of specialized tools emerge, each promising to revolutionize a niche workflow. The result, for many businesses and professionals, is not efficiency but exhaustion. i10X is positioning itself as the antidote to this “AI chaos.”

"This isn't a feature problem - it's a category problem,” said Patrick Linden, CEO of i10X, in a statement. "There are thousands of AI agents and tools launching each month, but no trusted way to discover what works. We're building the platform that solves that: one place to access the best models, find the right tools, and actually get things done."

The company’s solution is an all-in-one workspace that acts as a central hub for AI-powered work. Since its launch just five months ago, the platform has seen rapid organic adoption, suggesting strong market validation for its approach. Currently, i10X provides access to all major LLMs, leading image and video generation models, and a curated library of over 500 specialized AI agents designed for common business and creative tasks. Crucially, its core value proposition lies in its ability to dynamically orchestrate workflows, allowing users to chain different models and agents together to create seamless, end-to-end automations without writing a single line of code.

The Strategic Capital Backing a Unified Vision

The investor lineup reflects a strategic belief in the need for an AI infrastructure layer. Iterative, a key player in Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem, operates a hands-on accelerator program and has shown a growing interest in AI-powered solutions that target B2B and hardware design challenges. Their involvement signals confidence in i10X's potential to scale within the region and beyond.

Antler, through its Antler AI Disrupt program, specifically targets applied AI startups with early commercial traction. In 2025, the firm invested heavily in AI infrastructure companies, directing a significant portion of its capital toward solutions that make AI systems reliable and operational at scale. Antler's investment thesis aligns perfectly with i10X's mission to build the connective tissue for the disparate parts of the AI economy.

Adding another layer of conviction is PPR Ventures, a family office run by the i10X founders themselves—Patrick Linden, Rene Linden, and Pawel Netreba. As an entrepreneurial firm that builds and scales companies, their participation represents a significant personal and strategic investment, demonstrating deep-seated belief in their vision. This combination of external validation from seasoned VCs and strong internal backing suggests a well-founded strategy to address a palpable market need.

Empowering the AI-Curious Masses

While headlines often focus on multi-billion dollar enterprise AI deals, i10X is targeting what may be a larger, underserved market: the millions of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), content creators, and solo professionals. This segment is hungry for the productivity gains promised by AI but lacks the technical teams to evaluate dozens of tools or the budget for 10-20 overlapping subscriptions.

By offering a curated, integrated platform, i10X aims to democratize access to powerful AI capabilities. The platform's tiered pricing, which includes a free entry point, is designed to lower the barrier to entry for users who need AI that works out of the box. This focus on accessibility and practical application is central to the company's philosophy.

"The companies that win won't just have the best models - they'll have the deepest integration into real workflows and the distribution to reach the long tail of companies that need automation most," Linden added. This echoes the success of previous-generation workflow automation platforms like Zapier and Make.com, which empowered non-technical users to connect disparate software services. i10X aims to do the same for the far more complex and fragmented world of AI.

Navigating a Crowded and Consolidating Market

i10X is entering a competitive but rapidly growing space. The AI software market is projected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, according to a 2024 report by Grand View Research, and the race to build orchestration tools is heating up. Incumbents in the automation space are quickly integrating AI, while a new generation of AI-native startups is also vying for market share. Furthermore, McKinsey predicted in 2023 that 75% of enterprises would be using AI orchestration tools by 2027, indicating a massive shift toward integrated systems.

With offices in Singapore and Berlin, i10X is positioning itself for global reach. Its success will depend on its ability to out-maneuver competitors by providing a superior user experience focused on trusted discovery, seamless integration, and powerful workflow automation. The company's $1 million pre-seed round provides the initial fuel for this ambitious journey. In a market where fragmentation is the biggest obstacle to adoption, i10X’s category-defining bet is that one platform to rule them all is not just a convenience, but a necessity.