San Francisco‑based startup Known has built a voice‑powered AI onboarding system that lets users describe themselves without filling out forms. The approach yields longer, more personal onboarding sessions and helps the app match users to dates that lead to real‑world meetings. Early testing showed a high rate of in‑person dates, and the company has secured funding from investors including Forerunner, NFX, Pear VC and Coelius Capital. Read more →

Agentio, a platform that connects brands with YouTube creators for sponsored videos, announced a $40 million Series B funding round led by Forerunner. The startup, founded by former Cameo president Arthur Leopold and ex-Spotify engineer Jonathan Meyers, aims to expand its AI‑powered ad buying tools to additional platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and Snap. Recent growth includes a five‑fold increase in revenue since its last round, a dramatic reduction in creator bid times, and strong performance metrics from brands like Bombas. Agentio plans to grow its team and broaden its creator‑brand matching capabilities across new social channels. Read more →

Koah, a startup focused on monetizing AI-powered applications through advertising, announced a $5 million seed round led by Forerunner with participation from South Park Commons and AppLovin co‑founder Andrew Karam. Co‑founder and CEO Nic Baird said the company aims to serve the “long tail” of AI apps, especially those outside the United States, where subscription revenue is limited. Koah already delivers sponsored ads in several AI‑driven products, partnering with advertisers such as UpWork, General Medicine and Skillshare. The firm claims its ad format yields click‑through rates of 7.5%, delivering higher effectiveness while preserving user engagement. Read more →

Koah, a startup focused on monetizing AI-powered applications through advertising, announced a $5 million seed round led by Forerunner with participation from South Park Commons and AppLovin co‑founder Andrew Karam. Co‑founder and CEO Nic Baird said the company aims to serve the “long tail” of AI apps, especially those outside the United States, where subscription revenue is limited. Koah already delivers sponsored ads in several AI‑driven products, partnering with advertisers such as UpWork, General Medicine and Skillshare. The firm claims its ad format yields click‑through rates of 7.5%, delivering higher effectiveness while preserving user engagement. Read more →

Koah, a startup focused on monetizing AI-powered applications through advertising, announced a $5 million seed round led by Forerunner with participation from South Park Commons and AppLovin co‑founder Andrew Karam. Co‑founder and CEO Nic Baird said the company aims to serve the “long tail” of AI apps, especially those outside the United States, where subscription revenue is limited. Koah already delivers sponsored ads in several AI‑driven products, partnering with advertisers such as UpWork, General Medicine and Skillshare. The firm claims its ad format yields click‑through rates of 7.5%, delivering higher effectiveness while preserving user engagement. Read more →

Koah, a startup focused on monetizing AI-powered applications through advertising, announced a $5 million seed round led by Forerunner with participation from South Park Commons and AppLovin co‑founder Andrew Karam. Co‑founder and CEO Nic Baird said the company aims to serve the “long tail” of AI apps, especially those outside the United States, where subscription revenue is limited. Koah already delivers sponsored ads in several AI‑driven products, partnering with advertisers such as UpWork, General Medicine and Skillshare. The firm claims its ad format yields click‑through rates of 7.5%, delivering higher effectiveness while preserving user engagement. Read more →

Koah, a startup focused on monetizing AI-powered applications through advertising, announced a $5 million seed round led by Forerunner with participation from South Park Commons and AppLovin co‑founder Andrew Karam. Co‑founder and CEO Nic Baird said the company aims to serve the “long tail” of AI apps, especially those outside the United States, where subscription revenue is limited. Koah already delivers sponsored ads in several AI‑driven products, partnering with advertisers such as UpWork, General Medicine and Skillshare. The firm claims its ad format yields click‑through rates of 7.5%, delivering higher effectiveness while preserving user engagement. Read more →