Emergent, a Bengaluru-based Indian startup known for its vibe-coding platform, has launched Wingman, an autonomous messaging-first AI agent. The tool aims to take on routine tasks and workflows across various tools and platforms.

The company initially gained attention with its vibe-coding platform, enabling non-technical users to build full-stack applications using natural-language prompts. With Wingman, Emergent is now focusing on execution rather than just creation, aiming to make AI assistants more autonomous in everyday use.

Wingman operates through messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram, allowing users to assign and monitor tasks via chat. It can carry out routine actions autonomously but requires user approval for more consequential steps. The launch comes as autonomous AI agents become a key area of competition among tech companies.

The startup, founded in 2025, has attracted significant investment from SoftBank, Khosla Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, raising $70 million at a valuation of $300 million earlier this year. With more than 8 million builders using its vibe-coding platform and over 1.5 million monthly active users, Emergent is positioning itself as a leader in the autonomous AI agent space.

However, Jha acknowledged that Wingman still faces limitations around consistency and human judgment in ambiguous situations. The system is currently being rolled out with a limited free trial before paid access kicks in, with existing Emergent users able to use the agent through their accounts.