Mio
YC W16Austin, US Β· Founded 2015 Β· 12 employees Β· 3 known investors
Mio provides interoperability across collaboration platforms, enabling users to send messages, manage identities, share files, and initiate meetings across different systems.
Also known as Message.io Β· Prompt
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSMessagingTeam CollaborationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadershipΒ· Y Combinator alumni (W16)
Mio was founded in 2015 by Tom Hadfield and James Cundle.
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Tom HadfieldinπFounder/CEOTom Hadfield founded Soccernet.com, which was acquired by ESPN, and later graduated from Harvard University in 2008. He is currently CEO of Mio, an enterprise messaging platform.
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James CundleinπFounder/CTOJames Cundle is a technical co-founder with over 20 years of experience in full-stack development and DevOps across multiple industries. He has expertise in security, compliance, and SOC2 implementation in early-stage environments.
Investors Β· 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountPre-seedJul 2026Source β
Source: company announcements and press reports β follow each round's link for the claim.
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In the news
Mio Raises β¬1.9M Pre-seedthesaasnews.com Β· Jul 2026
Mio Raised β¬1.9 Million to Become Slack's AI Chief of Staffsiliconsnark.com Β· Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Mio do?
- Mio provides interoperability across collaboration platforms, enabling users to send messages, manage identities, share files, and initiate meetings across different systems.
- Who founded Mio?
- Mio was founded by Tom Hadfield, James Cundle in 2015.
- Who are Mio's investors?
- Mio's investors include Eniac Ventures, Newtown Partners, Y Combinator.
- Where is Mio headquartered?
- Mio is headquartered in Austin, US.