# Naive

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.usenaive.ai/
- Total disclosed funding: $31M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 6, 2026)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Relixir Inc., co-founded by Sean Dorje (CEO) and Dennis Zax which is trading under the name Naive, and based in the US, offers an innovative AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing brand visibility and ranking in AI-generated content and search results. Relixir Inc. specializes in AI search visibility solutions. Founded in 2025 in San Ramon, US, the company has successfully completed one funding deal.In August 2026, Naive raised USD 28.5 million in series A funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, DEEPCORE and Zetta Venture Partners. The firm's founder has a background in tech innovation, contributing to its strategic direction.

Relixir's primary offering is its Inbound Engine for AI Search, specifically designed to enhance the visibility and ranking of brands in AI-generated content and search results. This innovative platform focuses on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), which increases the frequency with which AI search engines mention and recommend a brand, thereby addressing the evolving landscape of search where users seek answers rather than links. The platform targets various end users, including enterprises and agencies, offering services such as automated content generation, backlink outreach, and in-depth performance tracking. Clients benefit from features tailored to their needs, such as customized prompts, blogs, and research capabilities. Relixir operates primarily in North America and aims to expand its presence in Europe and Asia, catering to a diverse clientele that includes startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.

Relixir generates revenue through a tiered subscription model that includes tailored packages for different customer segments. Their pricing structure offers plans for startups and small businesses starting at USD 199 per month, which includes access to core services such as content prompts, blogs, and research agents. For growth companies, a more comprehensive package is available at USD 499 per month, providing increased limits on content and deeper analytics. Additionally, Relixir offers a custom plan for large enterprises that includes unlimited access to its core services, custom integrations, and dedicated support, billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. The transaction structure primarily revolves around subscription fees, with potential for additional revenue streams through bespoke services and consultation tailored to client needs.cThe company is planning to use the August 2026 funding to hire researchers and develop virtualized sandboxes for agents, model routing and inference optimization, a memory layer, and governance and orchestration infrastructure projects.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 6, 2026, $29M — Nexus Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Zetta Venture Partners, Liquid 2 Ventures, DEEPCORE
- Seed, Nov 11, 2025, $2M — Y Combinator, DG Daiwa Ventures, 468 Capital, Z21 Ventures

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed, Series A
- DG Daiwa Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-daiwa-ventures) — Seed
- 468 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/468-capital) — Seed
- Z21 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/z21-ventures) — Seed
- Nexus Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nexus-venture-partners) — Series A
- Zetta Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zetta-venture-partners) — Series A
- Liquid 2 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/liquid-2-ventures) — Series A
- DEEPCORE (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/deepcore) — Series A