Friend (Seed)
Funding Details
Awarder
RSS - www.geekwire.com
Date Award
July 30, 2024
Vertical
Wearable Technology
Funding Amount
$2,500,000
Company Info
Founding Year
2024
Traction
The device is launching for preorder and is expected to ship in January 2025. The founder has previously gained recognition for a successful COVID-19 tracking website.
Founders
Avi Schiffmann
Market
AI Companionship
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Coinvestors
Caffeinated Capital, Z Fellows, Morning Brew, Solana
Company Description

Friend is an AI-enabled wearable device designed to serve as a close companion, allowing users to engage in conversations and develop a relationship with the AI over time. The device is always listening and can provide context-aware responses through a companion app on the user's smartphone. It aims to enhance emotional support rather than productivity, positioning itself as an 'emotional toy' rather than a traditional AI assistant.

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