TechCrunch Startup News Google vet raises $8M for Continua to bring AI agents to group chats
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Aug 20, 2025 A former Google engineer is on a mission to transform group chats with AI agents. The discussion dives into the innovative startup designed to enhance interactions in group settings. Expect insights into the challenges of integrating AI in collaborative environments, as well as potential business opportunities that come from this groundbreaking technology. The future of communication is being reshaped, and it's a fascinating journey!
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Founder Left Google To Start Continua
- David Petrou left Google after 17 years to explore startup ideas faster than at a large company.
- He founded Continua to bring AI agents into group chats like SMS, iMessage, and Discord.
Seed Funding And Investor Confidence
- Continua raised an $8 million seed round led by GV with Bessemer and angels.
- GV invested early based on David Petrou's engineering track record rather than a finished product.
LLMs Belong Inside Group Chats
- People often query LLMs separately and paste results into group chats, revealing unmet integration needs.
- Continua embeds LLMs directly into group chats to streamline coordination and planning.