Donut
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Donut builds AI-powered tools that run on Slack and Microsoft Teams to automate employee onboarding, peer introductions, recognition programs, and team engagement. It serves HR and people operations teams at companies, including remote and distributed organizations.
Founders & leadership
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Christian WhitehouseFounder
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Dan ManianFounder
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Jeff ManianFounder
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Jeffrey ManianFounder
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Sarah ArnoldFounder
Investors · 5
Heartcore Capitallisted by Heartcore CapitalCopenhagen
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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M
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Bitkraft Esports VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Donut do?
- Donut builds AI-powered tools that run on Slack and Microsoft Teams to automate employee onboarding, peer introductions, recognition programs, and team engagement. It serves HR and people operations teams at companies, including remote and distributed organizations.
- Who are Donut's investors?
- Donut's investors include Heartcore Capital, Accel, Bitkraft Esports Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, FirstMark Capital.



