MAXI
The AI toy that engages, listens, and helps kids learn
Vietnam · Founded 2025
- Employees
- 1–10
- Founded
- 2025
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- axartoys.ai
- Last Round
- Pre-Seed
- Rounds
- 1
About
MAXI is an AI-powered plush toy developed by Vietnam-based startup Axar Toys, designed to spark curiosity and learning in young children through interactive conversation. The toy features parent-configurable voices and NFC-enabled switchable personas, allowing caregivers to customize the character's personality and learning focus areas. MAXI engages children through interactive conversations, storytelling, jokes, and educational activities, positioning itself in the emerging AI toy segment alongside products like Curio's Grem. The product was created by co-founder Aska Kuwabara and launched in 2025, with the team actively iterating on design based on real child feedback to improve engagement and age-appropriate appeal.
Summary
MAXI is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Vietnam, founded in 2025. Investors include Antler.
Funding History
Unknown
Investors
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