Cognizo, based in New York and founded by Deniz Özcan and Alp Aysan, has built a comprehensive Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) platform for marketing teams seeking visibility on generative AI channels. The software tracks how brands are mentioned, cited, and discussed (including sentiment) within large language models, turning those insights into prioritized on-site and off-site action plans for content and PR. Key modules include Answer Engine Insights, Content Optimization, AI-sourced traffic analytics, and question/prompt volume analysis, all driven by algorithms that process millions of data points daily. Since launching its product in spring 2025, Cognizo has already added global customers such as LG, Wellhub, and Prezi. The company believes shifting consumer search behavior toward AI assistants creates a new competitive battleground for brands. Current funding will accelerate product development, critical hiring, go-to-market execution, and overall growth ambitions.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Mar 2026