Mirror Emoji Keyboard
Mirror AI is a mobile application that leverages AI-powered face detection technology to create personalized cartoon avatars from a single selfie. Users can then access over 1000 emoji stickers featuring their avatar in various situations and with popular memes, which can be used across multiple messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app offers a free version with limited features and a premium subscription for unlimited access and removal of watermarks. Mirror AI also provides a business solution, offering an API for companies to integrate personalized avatars and stickers into their platforms, enhancing brand engagement. They offer custom style options for businesses to align avatars with their brand aesthetics. The business model includes a freemium approach for the app and a pay-as-you-go or subscription-based API for businesses.
Mirror Emoji Keyboard
Mirror AI is a mobile application that leverages AI-powered face detection technology to create personalized cartoon avatars from a single selfie. Users can then access over 1000 emoji stickers featuring their avatar in various situations and with popular memes, which can be used across multiple messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The app offers a free version with limited features and a premium subscription for unlimited access and removal of watermarks. Mirror AI also provides a business solution, offering an API for companies to integrate personalized avatars and stickers into their platforms, enhancing brand engagement. They offer custom style options for businesses to align avatars with their brand aesthetics. The business model includes a freemium approach for the app and a pay-as-you-go or subscription-based API for businesses.
TL;DR
Product: AI-enabled emoji keyboard that generates personalized cartoon emoji/stickers from a single selfie.
Founding: Founded in 2017; based in San Francisco.
Founders: Serge Faguet and Evgeny Kuryshev (co‑founders).
Funding: Seed funding reported at $3.5M (Dec 2017); investors included SoftBank, Peter Thiel, Y Combinator, Kevin Durant, and others.
Business model: Freemium mobile app plus a paid API/business offering for integrating personalized avatars/stickers.
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Personalized digital expression — creation and distribution of custom avatars, emoji and stickers for messaging platforms.
Founded
2017
Industry
Mobile applications; consumer social/messaging tools
Funding Track Record
3500000 USD
Seed round reported at $3.5M. Reported participating investors included SoftBank Group, Greylock Ventures, SV Angel, Peter Thiel, Y Combinator, Data Collective, I2BF, Peter Diamandis, Kevin Durant, Valar Ventures, Social Capital, Soma Capital, Streamlined Ventures, Ataria, and others.
Investor Signal
“Seed round featured multiple notable strategic and angel investors, including SoftBank Group, Peter Thiel, Y Combinator and individual investors such as Kevin Durant.”