Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has launched a new startup, Dazzle, focused on developing advanced AI personal assistants. Dazzle has successfully secured an $8 million seed funding round, led by Kirsten Green from Forerunner Ventures. Other notable investors include Kleiner Perkins, Greycroft, Offline Ventures, Slow Ventures, and Bling Capital.
Dazzle represents a strategic shift for Mayer, who previously founded Sunshine. While details about Dazzle’s specific features remain undisclosed, the startup’s funding round highlights the potential of AI-infused consumer technologies in the current tech landscape.
Originally established as Lumi Labs in 2018, Sunshine’s transition to Dazzle signifies Mayer’s commitment to exploring new frontiers in AI technology and her adaptability in the competitive tech industry.
Source: TechCrunch
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