Hapiko is a Brooklyn-based company focused on developing creative technology for children that combines kid-centric design with privacy-conscious artificial intelligence. Its debut product is Stickerbox, a $99.99 voice-to-image thermal printer that transforms children’s spoken prompts—such as “a dinosaur on a skateboard”—into black-and-white stickers they can color and use. The hardware operates without a phone or computer, listens only when prompted, and includes built-in moderation filters and minimal data collection to ensure safety and privacy. Stickerbox’s ink-free thermal printing uses BPA- and BPS-free paper, delivering a mess-free, maintenance-free experience. By emphasizing hands-on, screen-free play, Hapiko aims to foster open-ended creativity rather than passive consumption. Leadership includes CEO Arun Gupta and CTO Robert Whitney, who state that Stickerbox is just the starting point for a broader line of kid-safe AI creative tools. The company is backed by consumer-focused investors Maveron and Serena Ventures.

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$7M

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Nov 2025