What Could a Healthy AI Companion Look Like? | Quinten Farmer | 42 comments
Summary
Portola launched Tolan, its first AI companion, four months ago and says the product has reached 3 million downloads. The company reports a $12 million run rate, more than $1 million in monthly revenue after a 12-week ramp, and over 100,000 paying users. Portola also says it raised a $20 million Series A led by Keith Rabois and Khosla Ventures. The company positions Tolan as a healthy, aligned companion focused on secure attachment rather than roleplay or sycophancy. Portola is hiring staff-level product and platform engineers to support continued development.
Funding
Amount
$20.0M
Total raised
Date
July 7, 2025
Announcement date
Investors
Kholsa Ventures
Lead investors
Company
https://www.tolans.com
Funded company
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