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Tolan raises $30M from Union Square Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Homebrew for its voice-first AI companion app.

PRIVATEOct 19, 2026

Amount Raised

$30 Million

Round Type

Venture

San FranciscoSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMessagingMachine Learning

Investors

HomebrewKhosla VenturesUnion Square Ventures

Description

Tolan, a voice-first AI companion app, raised $30 million from Union Square Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Homebrew. The company will use the funding to launch a free tier and expand features including task completion, meal planning, and video call capabilities. With 250,000 monthly users, Tolan aims to build persistent AI relationships centered on user trust. The round represents a doubling of the company's total funding to date.

Quick answer

Tolan raised $30 Million in a funding round, dated October 19, 2026. Investors: Homebrew, Khosla Ventures and Union Square Ventures. Tolan is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Tolan raise?
Tolan raised $30 Million in a funding round on October 19, 2026.
Who invested in Tolan?
Homebrew, Khosla Ventures and Union Square Ventures are named as investors in this round.
What does Tolan do?
Tolan is a voice-first AI companion app that uses persistent relationships and memory to provide emotional support and assist with routine tasks.
Where is Tolan based and how big is it?
Tolan is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

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Who else raised in Messaging and Software around the same time

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  • Omnichat raised $10M (Series A) on October 26, 2026.
  • Caju AI raised an undisclosed amount (Corporate Round) on October 26, 2026.
  • Karta AI raised $3M (Seed) on October 22, 2026.
  • Zenzap raised $44M on October 14, 2026.
  • Siena AI raised $17M (Series A) on October 6, 2026.
  • Bolter raised $10M on September 14, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Tolan

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Tolan is a voice-first AI companion app that uses persistent relationships and memory to provide emotional support and assist with routine tasks. Founded in 2023, the platform allows users to create customized AI characters that retain months of conversation history, enabling personalized interactions for users seeking companionship and practical help. The app features voice conversations, video calls, and integration with photos and current events to enhance user engagement. Tolan targets users caring for relatives or experiencing periods of solitude, with 70% of its user base being women aged 30-45.

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