Starting a business involves more than filing paperwork, and many entrepreneurs struggle with the financial, administrative, and planning challenges that follow. ZenBusiness is expanding its artificial intelligence tools to address those obstacles as the company marks a milestone of helping start 1 million businesses across the United States.

The Austin, Texas-based company announced that its experience handling more than five million business filings across all 50 states is helping shape new features designed to support entrepreneurs beyond initial business formation. The additions to its Velo AI platform include business planning, market research, grant discovery, and marketing tools.

The expansion comes as Americans continue to show strong interest in entrepreneurship. According to U.S. Census Bureau figures cited by ZenBusiness, a record 5.67 million business applications were filed in 2025.

However, financial barriers remain significant.…