The DropApril 8, 2026via Reuters Technology
Poke makes using AI agents as easy as sending a text - TechCrunch
Why it matters
Poke is shipping AI agents as a frictionless interface layer (SMS, iMessage, Telegram), lowering barriers to agent adoption. The $10M raise at $300M valuation signals investor confidence in agent-as-interface, not just agent-as-model.
Key signals
- $10M funding round
- $300M post-money valuation
- Multi-platform launch: iMessage, SMS, Telegram
- Zero-friction onboarding (text-based interface)
- AI agents as consumer product, not enterprise tool
- Published Apr 8, 2026
The hook
$300M valuation. Poke just made AI agents accessible via text—no app install required.
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Relevance score:78/100