Emergent Launches Wingman AI Agent to Extend Vibe-Coding Platform Into Autonomous Operations

New updates have been reported about Emergent.

Emergent is expanding its core vibe-coding business with the launch of Wingman, a messaging-first autonomous AI agent designed to execute routine work across common business tools. The Bengaluru-based startup, which enables non-technical users to build full-stack applications via natural-language prompts, is repositioning itself from a pure creation platform to a system that can also operate and manage those applications.

Wingman connects to messaging platforms such as WhatsApp and Telegram so users can assign and supervise tasks directly through chat, while the agent runs in the background across email, calendars, and workplace software. To balance automation with risk control, Emergent has introduced configurable “trust boundaries” that allow Wingman to perform low-risk activities autonomously but require user approval for higher-impact actions, addressing concerns about fully autonomous agents.

The move positions Emergent in the rapidly intensifying market for autonomous AI agents, where industry players are racing to build systems that can complete multi-step workflows on behalf of users. CEO Mukund Jha said the strategy reflects how modern work already happens through chat, voice, and email and argued that these channels will increasingly become the primary interface for AI agents embedded in day-to-day operations.

Emergent reports more than 8 million builders have used its platform, with over 1.5 million monthly active users, signaling a sizable installed base that can be upsold to Wingman. The company, founded in 2025, raised $70 million in January at a $300 million valuation from investors including SoftBank, Khosla Ventures, and Lightspeed, giving it capital to compete in this emerging category.

Wingman will launch via a limited free trial and then shift to a paid offering, with existing Emergent customers able to access the agent through their current accounts. Management acknowledges current limitations in handling ambiguous situations or workflows that require heavy human judgment, but the product broadens Emergent’s revenue opportunities and deepens its role in customers’ operational stack, potentially improving retention and expanding its long-term addressable market.