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AlgoViral

YC S21

London, GB · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · 11 known investors

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AlgoViral helps high-growth startups scale their social media presence using AI and data-driven automation. The platform creates and publishes organic content at scale, identifies high-performing posts, and converts them into targeted ads.

Also known as Iona Mind, Inc. · Iona Mind

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

AlgoViral was founded in 2025 by Jonathan Baker and Philip Howson.

JBJonathan Baker
Jonathan BakerCo-founder · CEOHe previously served as cofounder and COO at Simudyne, a Techstars-backed company, and was Head of Mathematics at GWA. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge.
PHPhilip Howson
Philip HowsonCo-founder · Chief Technology OfficerPhilip Howson was a founding partner and head of trading technology at XTX Markets, an algorithmic trading firm. Before XTX Markets, he held roles at GSA Capital, Barclays Capital, UBS, and Morgan Stanley focused on automated trading.

Investors · 11

Agrolimen Venturesreported

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Axial VCreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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GaingelsreportedNew York · $200K – $500K

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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NKM CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Oak Trustees (Jersey)reportedGuernsey

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Perpetual Value Partnersreported

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Root and Shoot VenturesreportedLos Angeles

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Iona Mind, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does AlgoViral do?
AlgoViral helps high-growth startups scale their social media presence using AI and data-driven automation. The platform creates and publishes organic content at scale, identifies high-performing posts, and converts them into targeted ads.
Who founded AlgoViral?
AlgoViral was founded by Jonathan Baker, Philip Howson in 2025.
Who are AlgoViral's investors?
AlgoViral's investors include Interwoven Ventures, Y Combinator, Agrolimen Ventures, Axial VC, Gaingels, Global Founders Capital, NKM Capital, Oak Trustees (Jersey) and 3 more.
Where is AlgoViral headquartered?
AlgoViral is headquartered in London, GB.