AI Workflow Startup Relay Shuts Down as Team Joins Google Chrome to Build Browser Agents
AI-driven workflow automation startup Relay is shutting down its independent product operations, with founder and chief executive officer Jacob Bank and key engineering staff joining Google's Chrome division to develop browser-native AI agent capabilities. Relay, founded in July 2021 to compete with legacy workflow platforms like Zapier through generative AI integrations, raised $8.1 million across two venture funding rounds. The company phased out free tier access on August 15, 2026, and will
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