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Boardy just closed $3M pre-seed for AI voice networking. What it is: AI assistant takes phone calls, learns what you're building, then facilitates double opt-in intros from a curated network. The numbers: • $3M pre-seed led by HF0 • Few thousand users in network • Started March 2024, launched October • 5 co-founders including ex-Clearco CEO How it happened: • Identified loneliness epidemic as core problem • Built voice-first vs text-based networking • Leveraged founder's existing investor network as seed users • Focused on quality over quantity in network curation • Positioned as human connection facilitator, not replacement • Easy fundraise from existing relationships Takeaway: Voice interfaces can differentiate in crowded markets. Start with your own network as proof of concept. Source: TechCrunch Brewed by Startup Beaker.