Yope raises $12.3M seed for private, ad-free social network with AI features
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-07-23
Yope, a rapidly growing social app centered on private groups of friends and family, has secured $12.3 million in seed funding. The startup avoids algorithmic feeds and creator-chasing, betting instead on small, private communities. It aims to strengthen real-world relationships through messaging, photo sharing, and integrated AI features.
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