Boardy just closed $3M pre-seed for AI voice networking.

What it is: AI assistant takes phone calls, learns what you're building, then facilitates double opt-in intros from a curated network.

The numbers:
• $3M pre-seed led by HF0
• Few thousand users in network
• Started March 2024, launched October
• 5 co-founders including ex-Clearco CEO

How it happened:
• Identified loneliness epidemic as core problem
• Built voice-first vs text-based networking
• Leveraged founder's existing investor network as seed users
• Focused on quality over quantity in network curation
• Positioned as human connection facilitator, not replacement
• Easy fundraise from existing relationships

Takeaway: Voice interfaces can differentiate in crowded markets. Start with your own network as proof of concept.

Source: TechCrunch

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