Wayy.ai Raises $2M Pre-seed

Wayy.ai, based in San Francisco, is an AI-powered platform designed to function as a virtual sales co-founder for solopreneurs and small business owners. The company has officially closed a $2 million Pre-Seed funding round to support its growth.

The round was led by 0 to 1 Ventures, with participation from strategic angel investor Tunç Yalgin and a group of U.S.-based angel investors.

The company plans to use the new capital to scale its go-to-market strategy and accelerate product development for its AI-powered sales platform.

Founded in 2026 by serial entrepreneur Leo Popov and CTO Dr. Aleksei Samarin, Wayy.ai provides an autonomous web application that automates sales workflows, identifies potential customers, and facilitates outreach. The platform is designed to assist entrepreneurs by handling complex sales tasks, allowing founders to focus on product building and core services.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://wayy.ai

Company: Wayy.ai

Raised: $2M

Round: Pre-seed

Funding Date: August 3, 2026

Lead Investor: 0 to 1 Ventures

Additional Investors: Tunç Yalgin, U.S.-based angel investors

Company Website: https://wayy.ai

Software Category: AI/Sales Automation