Aina is a consumer hardware startup developing a new interface for interacting with AI systems. The company aims to simplify digital workflows by allowing users to approve or reject actions suggested by AI agents. Aina's first product, Dune, is a small keypad designed to enhance user interaction with AI applications.

Total raised
$5.5M
tracked to date
Latest round
Seed
Jul 17, 2026
Known investors
8
led by Redstart Labs
Press coverage
3
outlets tracked

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Funding history

  1. 1
    $5.5MSeedJul 17, 2026

    Led by Redstart Labs

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Founder

Apoorv Shankar
Apoorv Shankar
Founder

Investors in Aina

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • RRedstart LabsLead investorVC firm
  • KKunal ShahAngel
  • MMIXI Global InvestmentsVC firm
  • AAntlerVC firm
  • BBlume Founders FundVC firm
  • 3360 ONE AssetVC firm
  • TTikhon BernstamAngel
  • HHarshil MathurAngel

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