Browserbase, a San Francisco-based AI browser automation company, announced the launch of Director, a no-code tool for web automation, on June 17, 2025. Alongside this release, the company secured a $40 million Series B funding round led by Notable Capital, with participation from CRV and Kleiner Perkins, valuing Browserbase at $300 million.
Browserbase launches Director, a no-code tool for AI-powered web automation.
$40M Series B led by Notable Capital, with CRV and Kleiner Perkins.
Founded by Paul Klein in 2024, serving 1,000+ companies like Perplexity and Vercel.
Director transforms natural language into automations using Stagehand scripts.
Platform supports 50M+ browser sessions in 2025, with 20,000+ developers.
Voted top 100 infrastructure tech company by Redpoint Ventures.
Director enables non-technical users—such as marketers, analysts, and operators—to create web automations using plain English prompts. By generating executable Stagehand scripts, an open-source automation framework supporting Python and Node.js, Director deploys tasks on Browserbase’s cloud infrastructure. Paul Klein IV, Founder and CEO, stated, “Two years ago, AI agents browsing the web sounded like science fiction. Today, they’re here—and they need better infrastructure.” The tool simplifies tasks like inventory checks, billing automation, and data retrieval, broadening access to AI-driven workflows.
Founded in 2024 by Paul Klein, a three-time founder who sold his prior company to Mux in 2023, Browserbase has scaled rapidly, handling over 50 million browser sessions in 2025 and supporting 1,000+ customers, including Perplexity, Commure, and Vercel. The $40M Series B, led by Notable Capital’s Glenn Solomon, follows a $27.5M raise in 2024, bringing total funding to $67.5M in 16 months. Solomon, joining the board, praised, “Browserbase is building the Stripe for browser automation,” highlighting its foundational role in AI agent infrastructure.
Browserbase’s platform provides headless browser services with features like managed captcha solving, residential proxies, and configurable fingerprints to ensure reliable automation. Its APIs support file uploads, downloads, and persistent browser states, with SDKs for Node.js and Python. The Stagehand framework, enhanced with Director, uses large language models to convert natural language into robust automation scripts, reducing the flakiness of traditional tools like Puppeteer or Selenium.
Browserbase’s focus on AI agent infrastructure aligns with the growing demand for web automation, projected to be a multi-billion-dollar market. Posts on X reflect enthusiasm, with users like @Saboo_Shubham_ comparing Director to OpenAI’s Operator but free and code-accessible. Customers, including dental practices and enterprises like Pursuit, use Browserbase for tasks like insurance automation and web scraping, though ethical debates around scraping persist. The company’s in-person San Francisco team, a deliberate cultural choice, fosters innovation, attracting talent committed to solving complex automation challenges.
Browserbase competes with tools like n8n and Hexomatic but stands out with its no-code accessibility and AI-native infrastructure. Unlike Browser Use, which focuses on agentic frameworks, Browserbase emphasizes scalable browser automation for both developers and non-technical users. Its integration with OpenAI’s computer use model and partnerships with Vercel and Okta Ventures enhance its ecosystem. The global AI automation market, valued at $15 billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a 25% CAGR through 2030.
With the Series B funds, Browserbase plans to expand its 25-person team and enhance its platform, targeting broader adoption in finance, healthcare, and logistics. Director’s launch positions it to capture the “vibe coder” market—technical operators seeking simple automation tools. Klein’s vision of dominating developer mindshare through high-impact launches, like flying banners over San Francisco, underscores Browserbase’s bold branding strategy. Success will depend on navigating ethical concerns around web scraping and maintaining script reliability as websites evolve.
Browserbase’s launch of Director and $40M Series B on June 17, 2025, cements its role as a leader in AI-driven web automation. By empowering non-developers and scaling its infrastructure, Browserbase is poised to redefine how AI agents interact with the web, driving efficiency across industries.
Browserbase is the browser infrastructure platform for agentic software. With powerful APIs, a growing ecosystem, and now no-code tools, it helps 1,000+ customers automate the web—from AI-native startups to modern enterprises. Investors include Notable Capital, Kleiner Perkins, CRV, Patrick Collison, Jeff Lawson, and Aaron Levie.
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