Market2026-10-29

Wabi raised $55 million at a $1.25 billion valuation. It now calls itself a personal agent. The company pivoted from building apps to an AI messenger. Wabi 2.0 builds interfaces for tasks like meal planning or fitness. IVP led the round. Investors include a16z, Forerunner and Amazon Alexa Fund. Angel backers include Tobi Lütke, Marc Benioff and Marissa Mayer.

What changed

Wabi originally built apps from prompts and pivoted to a messaging experience.

  • $55 million raised
  • $1.25 billion valuation

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