Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has raised $8 million for the startup Dazzle, which focuses on developing personalized artificial intelligence assistants. As a result of this funding round, the startup has been valued at $35 million. Well-known venture capital firms such as Forerunner Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, and Greycroft have supported the company.
The Dazzle startup aims to create smarter and more functional AI aYahoossistants for individual users. Although detailed information about the project is currently being kept confidential, the service is planned to be officially launched in early 2026. Mayer stated that through this new venture, she intends to help people manage their daily digital tasks more efficiently.
Marissa Mayer is considered one of the most influential figures in the technology world and has previously held executive positions at both Google and Yahoo. Although her earlier startup, Sunshine, did not gain widespread popularity, investors from that project have also taken stakes in Dazzle. Drawing on her past experience, Mayer aims to build a more successful and competitive business this time.
