Dec 13, 2024
Kin raises $3M to scale privacy-first AI companion
The modern workplace isn't just about tasks and meetings.
It's about the moments that shape our careers, relationships, and personal growth.
Those challenging conversations with managers, sensitive team dynamics, and critical decisions carry real emotional weight.
Today we’re excited to share that Kin has secured $3M USD in seed funding led by Cyber.fund and Seier Capital to continue building the capabilities that help modern workers thrive… one interaction at a time.
This milestone marks an important chapter in our journey of building AI that truly understands and supports people between their emotional challenges and accomplishing their goals.
From personal support to professional growth
Kin began with a simple but powerful vision:
Creating an AI companion that could provide genuine empathetic support while respecting user privacy.
What we discovered was something remarkable…
When people have a safe space they trust to be vulnerable and authentic, they naturally gravitate toward personal growth and development.
This insight led us to focus our AI assistant on where support matters most: the complex landscape of modern work life.
Think of Kin as combining the roles of a friend who knows your story…
A coach who helps you grow…
And a mirror that helps you see yourself clearly.
What makes Kin different is our commitment to both privacy and personal growth.
With our local-first architecture, your data stays encrypted and stored on your device.
Your conversations, insights, and growth journey remain truly personal.
The path forward
This investment enables us to:
- Expand our presence in the US market
- Optimize our groundbreaking features like episodic memory
- Grow our team of talented innovators
But more importantly, it helps us pursue our ultimate vision:
Creating more emotionally intelligent and effective workplaces, one interaction at a time.
We're seeing people transform anxiety into confidence, unclear thoughts into clear communication, and difficult conversations into opportunities for growth.
All while maintaining complete control over their personal data and journey.
Looking ahead
The future of personal AI is about genuine support for the moments that matter most in our professional lives.
It's about having a partner—not just an AI chatbot—who helps you navigate complex workplace dynamics more confidently, clearly, and authentically.
We're grateful to our investors for believing in this vision and our growing community of users who trust Kin with their growth journey.
Come chat with Kin and discover what truly personal AI can be.
Together, we're reimagining how professionals grow and thrive in the modern workplace.
We’re grateful that many existing investors, including Thorbjørn Rønje, Kasper Wandi, Jockum Hultén, Cecilia Hultén, and others, are also investing in this seed round.
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