Tako Raises $5.75M to Revolutionize AI Knowledge Visualization

Tako, a new AI search engine, seeks to solve a fundamental problem: how to effectively access, visualize, and share factual information in a way that is easy to understand and interactive.

Unlike traditional search engines that deliver lists of links, Tako uses generative AI to turn text queries into interactive visualizations called knowledge cards.

These cards, built from authoritative public and licensed data sources, present knowledge workers with high-density, engaging insights that make accessing factual information faster and more intuitive.

Tako delivers a unique value by empowering knowledge workers to make informed decisions based on the most accurate and comprehensive data available. Its interactive knowledge cards streamline the research process by turning complex data into visual insights with a simple text query.

Google Maps for knowledge. Alex Rosenberg

As Guillermo Rauch, Vercel founder, aptly put it, "Ten blue links no longer cut it; people want complete, succinct analysis they can creatively express." Tako delivers precisely that, creating value not just for knowledge workers but also for developers looking to integrate rich AI-native products.

Co-founder Alex Rosenberg explains that Tako's mission is to turn real-time authoritative data into visual representations of knowledge, grounding research and storytelling in reality. Their platform delivers interactive, up-to-date, and shareable visual insights, transforming complex data into accessible formats.

The startup's partnerships, like the one with AI search engine Perplexity, let it add Tako's visual answers to search results, giving more detailed information than regular text searches. The startup also plans to offer direct-to-consumer products for knowledge workers, helping professionals quickly access reliable visual data.

Another key innovation is Tako's potential to assist users even if they do not know exactly what data they need. Users can upload reports, and Tako will analyze them, automatically generating visual data that bolsters the original content. This ability to anticipate users' needs further distinguishes Tako from traditional search engines and positions it as an essential tool for industries like journalism and data-driven storytelling.

Company Background

Founded by Alex Rosenberg, a former Amazon leader, and Bobby Abbott, a former software engineer from crypto-focused Paradigm, Tako is an AI startup based in San Francisco.

The company recently secured $5.75 million in a seed funding round led by Kevin Hartz at A* and Ramtin Naimi at Abstract Ventures. Notable investors also include tech leaders such as Stanley Druckenmiller, Naval Ravikant, Scott Belsky (Adobe), and Guillermo Rauch (Vercel).

This seed funding will be used to expand Tako's platform capabilities, grow its knowledge graph, enhance user experience, and build partnerships with industry leaders.

With the backing of prominent tech industry leaders and a vision to "index all the world's authoritative data," Tako aims to push the boundaries of how factual information can be visualized, shared, and used to create compelling stories.

The company is also planning to expand its sources of data and partnerships to ensure users always receive reliable and relevant insights.