Rosebud Raises $6M to Expand AI-Powered Journaling App
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– Rosebud, an AI-powered journaling app, raised $6 million in seed funding to enhance its platform for self-reflection and personal growth.
– The app analyzes journal entries to provide personalized insights, habit-building guidance, and goal tracking, mimicking a human mentor.
– Founded in 2023 by Chrys Bader and Sean Dadashi, Rosebud has seen 500 million words journaled and 30 million minutes spent on its platform since launch.
– The funding will expand the team, improve proprietary memory technology, and explore partnerships to make the app more accessible.
– Rosebud ensures user data privacy by encrypting journal entries and not sharing them with third parties or using them for AI training.
Rosebud, the AI-powered journaling app designed to act as a personal mentor, has secured $6 million in seed funding to enhance its platform and expand its user base. The app leverages artificial intelligence to analyze journal entries, uncover behavioral patterns, and deliver tailored insights—helping users foster self-awareness, establish healthier habits, and achieve personal goals.
Since its launch in 2023, Rosebud has seen impressive traction, with users collectively logging 500 million words and spending over 30 million minutes on the platform. Founded by Chrys Bader, a Y Combinator alum and co-founder of Secret, and Sean Dadashi, a UC Berkeley Cognitive Science graduate, the app was born from their shared experiences with therapy and coaching. The duo recognized the potential of AI to provide personalized emotional support at scale—something traditional methods struggle to deliver.
Bader emphasizes that AI’s adaptability allows Rosebud to cater to individual needs. Some users may prefer gentle encouragement, while others thrive on direct challenges. By interpreting emotional language and communication styles, the app tailors its guidance, creating a unique experience for each person. Importantly, Rosebud isn’t positioning itself as a replacement for therapy but as a supplementary tool to make mentorship more accessible.
The fresh funding, led by Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from 776, Initialized Capital, and others, will fuel team expansion, product development, and marketing efforts. Rosebud also plans to refine its proprietary memory technology and explore partnerships with schools, businesses, and clinics to broaden its reach.
Privacy remains a priority—user data is encrypted, and entries are never shared with third parties or used to train external AI models. Looking ahead, the founders envision Rosebud evolving into a long-term companion that adapts to life milestones, such as parenthood, by offering relevant resources and prompts.
Dadashi reflects on the transformative potential of AI-driven mentorship: “Imagine having something that genuinely understands you and aligns with your aspirations. That’s the future we’re building—where personalized growth support is available to everyone.”
Rosebud’s core features are free, with a $12.99 monthly subscription unlocking advanced tools like long-term memory retention and voice-based journaling. The app is available on iOS, Android, and web platforms.
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(Source: TechCrunch)
