Gluru is a UK-based startup building an AI-powered smart to-do list that automatically converts communications into actionable tasks. Its first product is available on web and Android, with an iOS version in beta, and currently syncs with Gmail and Google Calendar to identify daily tasks and suggest actions. The company says it uses a multi-patented combination of natural language processing, deep learning, and ontology to parse 'conversational data sources.' Gluru learns from user interactions to automate repetitive tasks and flag items requiring attention, with a vision to predict complementary actions and answers. Planned integrations include Outlook, Slack, Alexa, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Salesforce, and the product is intended to live inside those ecosystems to power productivity. Financially, Gluru raised a $2 million seed round from Sussex Place Ventures, SaatchInvest, Gecad and Playfair Capital, bringing total funding to $3.5 million. Gluru applies advanced machine-learning and natural-language-processing to multiple file-based data sources to learn how a person lives and works. Its algorithms organize files and predict when a user will need specific content, then surface relevant information automatically in context such as calls, emails and appointments. Led by founder and CEO Tim Porter, the company plans to release its first app, Gluru Assistant, in Q1 2015. The company intends to use new funding to expand the team, accelerate product development and cross-platform offerings, and bolster infrastructure across sales, marketing and communications. The product strategy centers on triggering intelligent, instant content delivery to users' devices based on contextual cues. Gluru is headquartered in London, UK.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Nov 2016