TechCrunch Startup News Empromptu raises $2M pre-seed to help enterprises build AI apps; Pebble’s founder introduces a $75 AI smart ring for recording brief notes
Dec 9, 2025
Discover how Empromptu empowers non-technical founders to effortlessly create AI applications just by describing what they need. Learn about the startup's innovative $2M pre-seed funding and plans for building proprietary tech. Meanwhile, Pebble's founder unveils the Index 01, a clever AI smart ring that captures quick voice notes without always listening. This multifunctional wearable promises impressive features like water resistance and programmable gestures, keeping privacy intact while streamlining daily tasks!
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Prioritize Enterprise Fundamentals
- Do prioritize security, compliance, reliability, and quality when building enterprise AI apps.
- Treat AI features like any other production skillset and learn them incrementally using AI assistance.
From Chat To Production AI
- Impromptu turns conversational ideas into production-ready AI features with governance and evaluation baked in.
- The platform targets regulated and complex industries where reliability and control matter more than experimental tooling.
Pre-Seed Validates The Market
- Impromptu raised $2M pre-seed to hire and build proprietary tech for enterprise AI app creation.
- The funding signals investor interest in platforms that operationalize AI for nontechnical business founders.