Tokyo, Japan, March 27th, 2024, Chainwire
Funding gained from the Pre-Series A round, led by Dragonfly, will be utilized to advance MyShell's open-source models and agent platform, empowering AI creators.
MyShell, a decentralized AI consumer layer, has revealed that it successfully raised $11 million in a Pre-Series A round. Noteworthy investors involved in this round include Dragonfly, Delphi Ventures, Bankless Ventures, and others. Additionally, prominent angel investors like Balaji Srinivasan, Illia Polosukhin, Casey K. Caruso, and Santiago R. Santos joined the round, bringing the total funding for MyShell to $16.6 million.
The CEO of MyShell, Ethan Sun, expressed enthusiasm for the future of the AI creator ecosystem, stating that the company's new funding will not only scale operations but also promote a more inclusive and collaborative AI environment.
Having over 1 million registered users and 50,000 creators, MyShell aims to use the additional funding to enhance its open-source foundational model, support AI creators and trading platforms, and contribute more to the open-source community. Unlike mainstream AI companies like OpenAI, MyShell focuses on decentralization and open-source initiatives, resulting in the success of various projects on the platform.
The investment is a testament to MyShell's groundbreaking approach to AI consumer layers, emphasizing revenue-sharing economics and offering unique features like the "Workshop" and "Makerspace." By promoting decentralization and collaboration, MyShell is not only developing innovative tools but also fostering a community-driven AI landscape.
About MyShell
MyShell is an AI consumer layer empowering users to create, share, and own AI agents. Its features include an interactive AI app store based on open-source models, providing a dynamic user experience.
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Ethan Sun
MyShell
ethan@myshell.ai
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