August 20, 2026 · TechCrunch
Fintech firm Ramp launches its own AI model router
Ramp, the corporate card and spend-management company, launched an AI model routing service called Router. It lets users and companies switch between different large language models (LLMs) through a single API.
Why it matters: Model routers have become a standard layer in the AI stack so companies aren't locked into one provider on cost or performance; a fintech company building its own rather than buying an existing one shows how routine this infrastructure pattern has become well outside dedicated AI startups.
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