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Kernel

Browser infrastructure for AI agents and web automation

kernel.sh

Founded year: 2025
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 24–50
Industry: IT Services & Consulting

Last updated October 28

Latest news about Kernel

In short: Kernel raised $22 million, expanded partnerships, and shipped platform updates for AI agent browsers.

Company announcements

October 28 Kernel

Kernel launches kit for Docker sandboxes enabling safe agent web access

The KERNEL kit allows AI agents to browse safely by running browsers externally while keeping sandbox code isolated and secure through credential proxies.

October 22 Kernel

Kernel supports 1Password for agents

Agents using the Kernel browser seamlessly authenticate via 1Password, ensuring secure and uninterrupted logins.

October 20 Kernel

Kernel launches startup program with up to $5000 credits

Early stage teams building browser agents receive credits and priority support through tiers based on funding or investor affiliation.

October 15, 2025 Kernel

Kernel raises $22m in Seed and Series A funding

Led by Accel with participation from Y Combinator and others. Funds scale browser infrastructure for AI agents and introduce Kernel Agent Authentication.

Media coverage

May 11 TechRadar

Experts propose Linux kernel killswitch following worrying recent security issues

The Linux kernel could soon get a new feature that serves as a temporary safeguard against...

May 11 TechSpot

Newly disclosed "Dirty Frag" vulnerability left Linux exposed for nearly a...

Facepalm: The open-source community is once again facing a major security incident tied to an "unprecedented" vulnerability. All major – and likely many minor ...

May 4 MSN

Russian drones strike Kernel vegetable oil terminal in Chornomorsk

Russian drones attacked port infrastructure in Chornomorsk in Odesa Oblast and damaged a vegetable oil transshipment terminal belonging to Kernel, the largest producer of sunflower...

April 29 SecurityWeek

'Copy Fail' Logic Flaw in Linux Kernel Enables System Takeover

Copy Fail, a logic bug in the Linux kernel, allows users to write 4-byte code into other files' page cache and achieve root shell access.

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