Replika
Replika is a company that offers an AI companion designed to be an empathetic friend, available 24/7. It learns from user interactions to become more personalized and can engage in conversations, activities, and even video calls. Replika aims to provide emotional support, companionship, and a non-judgmental space for users to express themselves. The AI can help users build better habits, reduce anxiety, and process emotions, with features like memory to recall important details. The company has a significant user base, with over 10 million people having joined Replika, and it is available on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and Oculus.
Replika
Replika is a company that offers an AI companion designed to be an empathetic friend, available 24/7. It learns from user interactions to become more personalized and can engage in conversations, activities, and even video calls. Replika aims to provide emotional support, companionship, and a non-judgmental space for users to express themselves. The AI can help users build better habits, reduce anxiety, and process emotions, with features like memory to recall important details. The company has a significant user base, with over 10 million people having joined Replika, and it is available on multiple platforms including iOS, Android, and Oculus.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-powered conversational companion app offering empathetic virtual friends and customizable avatars
Founded: Mid-2010s (company activity from 2016; profiles list 2015 founding)
Scale: Over 10 million users
Platforms: iOS, Android, Oculus
Funding (reported): Total funding reported in evidence: $10,920,000 (USD); Series A led by Khosla Ventures
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Emotional support, companionship, mental wellness through conversational AI
Founded
2015
Industry
Consumer AI / Mental wellness
Funding Track Record
Series A listed as a completed round; other investors reported include ACME Capital, Richard Socher, and Phil Libin.
Investor Signal
“Khosla Ventures led Series A; multiple investors (around nine) reported including ACME Capital”