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Wabi raises $55M at $1.25B valuation for AI agent pivot · 1 source tracked

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Wabi, an AI agent startup founded by Eugenia Kuyda, has secured $55 million in funding, valuing the company at $1.25 billion. Initially focused on enabling users to build apps via prompts, Wabi has pivoted to function as a personal AI agent that can create mini-apps for various tasks like meal planning or fitness tracking. This funding round, led by Institutional Venture Partners, saw participation from notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz and the Amazon Alexa Fund, as well as high-profile angel investors. AI

IMPACT This funding round highlights investor confidence in AI agents and their potential to move beyond simple chatbots into more personalized and functional roles.

RANK_REASON Significant funding round for an AI company with a notable valuation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Wabi raises $55M at $1.25B valuation for AI agent pivot · 1 source tracked

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarah Perez ·

    Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round

    On Thursday, AI app, Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round On Thursday, AI app, Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said

    🤖 Wabi, the AI agent that builds mini apps, now valued at $1.25B after latest round On Thursday, AI app, Wabi, now describing itself as a "personal agent," said it has raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation. 📰 Source: AI News & Artificial Intelligence | TechCrunch 🔗 Link…

    LINKS techcrunch.com/…/wabi-the-ai-agent-that-b…

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