How much funding has Friend raised?

Friend has raised $2.5M in total funding, most recently a Pre-Seed round.

Who are Friend's investors?

Friend's investors include Caffeinated Capital, Abstract Ventures.

Where is Friend headquartered?

Friend is headquartered in United States.

What industry is Friend in?

Friend operates in Artificial Intelligence.

Friend

A new kind of companion

United States · Founded 2024 · $2.5M raised

Artificial Intelligence

Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2024
Business Model: B2C
Website: friend.com

Total Funding: $2.5M
Last Round: $2.5M Pre-SeedJul 2024
Rounds: 1

About

Friend is an AI-powered wearable pendant created by Friend Global, Inc. and founder Avi Schiffmann, designed to act as an always-on digital companion that listens to the wearer's life via a built-in microphone and communicates through text and push notifications rather than voice. Launched in 2024, the screenless device retails for $129 and aims to combat loneliness by giving users a persistent AI companion they can talk to throughout the day.

Summary

Friend is an Artificial Intelligence company based in United States, founded in 2024. It has raised $2.5M in total across 1 round, most recently a $2.5M Pre-Seed round in Jul 2024. Investors include Caffeinated Capital and Abstract Ventures.