"AI Agents Are Difficult" Changed. "functure AI" to Execute Business Tasks Just by Talking to Chat, to Be Launched on July 1, 2026

Functure Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will launch "functure AI," an AI agent that anyone can use intuitively, on July 1, 2026.

While existing AI agents are convenient, their initial setup, integration design, and prompt creation tend to be complex, leaving hurdles for frontline employees to continue using them in their daily work.

functure AI can be used by simply giving instructions in natural language from chat tools you normally use, such as Slack and Chatwork, by comprehensively utilizing information scattered within the company, such as Google Drive and Notion. In addition to searching internal information, the AI supports business execution, such as sending emails, booking meetings, creating tasks, and assisting with sales activities.

From generative AI as a "tool only for those who are knowledgeable" to an "AI agent that allows anyone to move work forward." functure AI supports improving corporate productivity starting with ease of understanding.

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While the introduction of generative AI is progressing, many companies are not fully realizing improvements in operational efficiency even after introducing AI.

One of the reasons for this is the difficulty in understanding AI agents. Cases where it is difficult for frontline staff alone to start using them arise due to the many preparations required for utilization, such as integration with multiple tools, detailed permission settings, and prompt design for each task.

Furthermore, even if the AI creates a response, tasks such as sending emails, registering appointments, and sales activities are still handled by humans. What companies need is not an AI that simply responds, but an AI that frontline staff can use without hesitation and that can advance actual business operations.

Functure developed functure AI to solve this problem.

Challenges of Information Dispersion and Routine Tasks in Companies

[From Internal Knowledge Search to Business Execution with a Single AI Without Conscious of Complex Settings]

functure AI integrates with existing data sources such as Google Drive, Notion, Box, OneDrive, Dropbox, PDF, and Excel, and can be used without data migration.

Users simply talk to the chat tools they normally use, such as Slack, Chatwork, and LINE WORKS. The AI searches internal information and, if necessary, executes practical tasks such as sending emails and booking meetings.

Introducing companies can incorporate AI agents into their daily operations while reducing the burden on frontline employees to learn new operation screens.

Connect existing SaaS and internal data across the board and utilize them as a single AI agent

"Search," "Answer," "Execute," and "Sell" via your usual chat

Search Cross-search internal regulations, manuals, meeting minutes, proposals, etc.

Answer Answers display source materials and page numbers, allowing for use while confirming the basis.

Execute Execute tasks such as sending emails, booking meeting rooms, registering schedules, and creating tasks from chat.

Sell The sales support function "salestop" supports everything from sales list creation to inquiry form submission and progress management.

[Usage Example]

For example, if an employee asks, "What are the rules for expense reimbursement?" the AI will search internal regulations and provide an answer with sources. It can then assist with confirming the necessary application destination and related documents, reducing the time spent searching for information and the effort to move to the next task.

Sales representatives can leave tasks such as creating sales lists, submitting inquiry forms, and managing sales progress to the AI simply by entering conditions. They can advance sales activities on their usual chat without operating specialized setting screens.

[Differences from General Generative AI and AI Agents]

While general generative AI focuses on answering questions, functure AI supports everything from internal knowledge search to business execution and sales support on a single platform.

In addition, it suppresses the complex settings and difficulty of use that are common with conventional AI agents, and its feature is that it can be used simply by talking to your usual chat. It aims to be an "easy-to-understand AI agent" that frontline employees can use on a daily basis, not just a few specialists knowledgeable about AI.

[Future Prospects]

In the future, we plan to evolve into an AI platform that comprehensively supports new sales by sequentially adding features such as automatic sales email sending, CRM functions, and lead scoring.

Functure will support corporate information utilization and business automation by making AI agents easier to understand and more user-friendly for the frontline.

[Service Overview]

Service Name: functure AI Launch Date: July 1, 2026 Pricing: Standard Plan (Please inquire) / Enterprise Plan (Individual quote)

Main Features - Internal knowledge search - Answers with sources - Slack, Chatwork, LINE WORKS integration - Automatic execution of email, calendar, and tasks - Sales support function "salestop" - Integration with various SaaS such as Google Drive, Notion, Box, etc.

Features - Usable with natural language from your usual chat - Reduces the burden of complex operation screens and specialized prompt design - Supports not only internal search but also actual business execution

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Functure Inc. Location: Pacific Capital Plaza 6F, 4-8-6 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representatives: Takahiro Katsuki, Ikuo Nishizuka

Established: March 2026

Business Activities: AI solution development, DX support, system development

HP: https://functure.co.jp/