Improbable launches Bolter, AI automation platform for non-coders

Improbable brings AI automation platform out of stealth

Improbable, the UK-based venture builder known for large-scale infrastructure projects, has launched Bolter with a $10 million investment from its own capital. The platform aims to let non-technical business operators automate workflows by describing processes in plain language, without writing code or managing API integrations.

Bolter enters invite-only beta today, according to details first reported by Bebeez. Access requests are now open at bolter.chat.

Built on gaming infrastructure expertise

The platform draws on Improbable's decade of experience running infrastructure for virtual worlds and games that supported thousands of concurrent users in shared environments. The company was once among the largest consumers of Nvidia GPU streaming capacity. That background in managing large machine fleets now underpins Bolter's agent architecture, where each AI agent operates on its own virtual computer with dedicated browser and memory.

Three-part approach to workplace automation

Bolter's design centers on three components. First, it offers pre-built blueprints—tested workflows created by operators who run similar processes. Users can install and customize these templates in minutes, or describe their own process as they would to a new employee, and the platform generates an automated workflow.

Second, the platform integrates with existing business tools from day one and creates a shared workspace where human colleagues, their agents, and teammates' agents can collaborate. Memory accumulates across the workspace, and results can be shared with anyone via one-click links that don't require a Bolter account.

Third, each agent runs autonomously within defined guardrails, planning tasks and coordinating with other agents while escalating to humans only when decisions are required. Every execution produces a detailed receipt showing actions taken, changes made, and items awaiting approval. Approval gates prevent anything from leaving the workspace without human sign-off.

Why it matters

Bolter represents a European answer to AI automation platforms dominated by US tech giants. The company emphasizes model neutrality—routing requests to the best AI model for each task, including open-source options—and commits to not training on customer data. For European businesses and governments concerned about dependence on foreign infrastructure for critical automation, this positioning addresses sovereignty and vendor lock-in risks that have become more prominent as AI agents move from prototype to production.

Competing with tech giants

Herman Narula, CEO and co-founder of Improbable, acknowledged the competitive landscape in the announcement. "We know who we're competing with, and they are some of the biggest companies in the world," Narula said. "We don't know if we'll win, but we think a messaging platform built for mixed teams of humans and AI agents is worth attempting, and worth attempting in Europe."

Narula noted that Bolter began as a project he coded himself because he wanted the product to exist.

The company is currently hiring across Europe and onboarding early users in small batches to provide hands-on support for workflow automation.

These details were first reported by Bebeez.