# Heeyo

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/heeyo

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.heeyo.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $3.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 1, 2024)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2024 by founder Xiaoyin Qu, Hee Labs, Inc. doing business as Heeyo, that specializes in creating interactive educational solutions for young children. The company recently raised USD 3.5 million in Seed funding on August 1, 2024, from investors including Alexa Fund, Charge Ventures, Openai Startup Fund Management, and Pear VC. 

Heeyo offers a platform featuring over 2000 learning games based by AI friends designed specifically for children aged 3 to 11. The company’s product allows users to engage with customizable AI buddies, which can take on various forms including dinosaurs, anime characters, or fantastical creatures, improving the interactive experience. It offers Each AI, which is a multilingual, proficient in 20 languages, and is developed based on input from child psychologists to ensure safe and enriching interactions. The firm’s offerings serve primarily to parents, educators, and children, focusing on enhancing learning through activities such as reading, science exploration, trivia games, and storytelling. The platform is structured to serve customers in North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia, aligning with educational standards and cultural preferences in those markets.

Heeyo plans to utilize its recent Seed funding of USD 3.5 million from August 2024 to expand its team and accelerate app development. The company aims to launch new products that enhance interactive learning experiences for children within the next 12 months. Furthermore, the company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, particularly focusing on markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 1, 2024, $3.5M — Pear VC, Alexa Fund, Charge Ventures, Openai Startup Fund Management

## Investors

- Pear VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pear-vc) — Seed
- Alexa Fund — Seed
- Charge Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/charge-ventures) — Seed
- Openai Startup Fund Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/openai-startup-fund-management) — Seed