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Sesame AI develops advanced conversational artificial intelligence systems designed to facilitate natural and emotionally resonant human-computer interactions. The company focuses on creating sophisticated AI voice models and solutions that extend to applications like AI-powered smart glasses, aiming to blend digital and physical realities through intuitive speech interaction. Its technology is built to enable realistic communication and sensory perception within various digital environments.
The company was founded in June 2023 by Brendan Iribe, who serves as CEO, alongside Ankit Kumar as CTO and Ryan Brown as a founding engineer. Iribe, known for his role as co-founder and former CEO of Oculus, brought extensive experience in immersive technology and human-computer interfaces to the venture. The team's insight stemmed from a vision to evolve AI beyond basic command-response, focusing instead on creating truly empathetic and dynamic conversational agents.
Sesame AI targets developers and creators seeking to integrate highly realistic AI-driven interactions into their products, particularly for generating assets within 3D environments and video games. The company's long-term vision is to establish a new paradigm for digital interaction, where AI acts as a seamless extension of human communication, fostering deeply engaging and lifelike user experiences across emerging technological platforms.
Sesamy has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Sesamy has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Sesamy has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Sesamy's investors include Peter Dahlberg, Mans Ulvestam.
Sesamy is a Stockholm‑based technology company that builds commerce and paywall infrastructure allowing publishers, podcasters and other digital creators to sell single purchases, subscriptions and premium audio while letting consumers access content on the apps and devices they prefer rather than being locked into a single walled ecosystem[4][1].
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Sources used: Sesamy company pages and reporting on the company and founding team, including TechCrunch coverage, CB Insights company profile and Sesamy’s own website pages[1][2][4][6].
Sesamy has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in November 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | $3.0M Seed | Peter Dahlberg | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $5.0M Seed | Mans Ulvestam |