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Sesame Raises $250M to Launch AI Companion Glasses

10/22/2025

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Sesame, a conversational AI startup founded by Oculus veterans, raised $250 million in Series B funding and is launching a beta for its AI companion.
Sesame plans to integrate a natural-sounding AI assistant into stylish smart glasses.
Early demos featuring voices Maya and Miles attracted over a million users and generated five million minutes of conversation.
Investors include Sequoia and Spark Capital.

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Sesame, a conversational AI startup founded by Oculus veterans, raised $250 million in Series B funding and is launching a beta for its AI companion.
Sesame plans to integrate a natural-sounding AI assistant into stylish smart glasses.
Early demos featuring voices Maya and Miles attracted over a million users and generated five million minutes of conversation.
Investors include Sequoia and Spark Capital.