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Plurawl

Techstars '25

The Bronx, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Plurawl is an AI-powered self-discovery coach that helps people overcome psychological barriers and limiting beliefs, targeting minority professionals. The platform combines digital health technology with clinical mental health support for personal and professional growth.

Also known as Plurawl App

Founders & leadership

Plurawl was founded in 2024 by Pabel Martinez.

PMPabel Martinez
Pabel MartinezFounder and CEOPabel Martinez is founder and CEO of Plurawl, an AI-powered platform providing self-discovery coaching and mental health support for minority professionals. He has background in data-driven solutions and digital marketing campaign management.

Investors · 1

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10K disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$10KraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Pabel MartinezDirector
Amount sold
$10K
Minimum investment
$10K
Proceeds to insiders
$7K
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2024
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Company profile

researched Sep 2026

Plurawl operates a mobile application that pairs AI-guided journaling with a conversational coach. Users submit journal entries, which the product analyzes to surface limiting beliefs and cognitive distortions such as jumping to conclusions; the company describes this analysis function by analogy to combining a writing assistant with a therapist. A second component is an AI coach available on demand for real-time conversations, positioned as an alternative to waiting for scheduled appointments. A third component, Insights, reports back recurring habits, struggles, mood patterns and influences on well-being, which the company frames as a "digital mirror" for self-reflection and tracking personal growth.

The app is distributed free on iPhone and Android and is listed in the App Store under Health & Fitness with a 4+ age rating, English-language support, and an approximately 66.9 MB download for iPhone and iPad. Release notes show continuous iteration, including a full redesign and rebuild of the app, an added full-journal review screen, revised sign-in and onboarding flows, a notifications system, error reporting and analytics instrumentation, organization support, and a gamified "constellations" feature that users earn by journaling and chatting with the AI and can share with friends.

Marketing materials cite National Science Foundation figures that 80% of thoughts are negative and 95% are repetitive as the framing for the problem the product addresses.

Compiled by commissioned research from 7 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
App Store ratingJan 20264.8 stars (out of 5)
App Store ratings countJan 202643 ratings
HeadcountAug 20262

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Timeline · 3

launches, deals, and filings
Aug 2025
Full journal screen for reviewing past entries (version 2.6.4)

Update added a full journal screen allowing users to review old journal entries.

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Aug 2025
Constellations feature added (version 2.6.1)

Release introduced constellations that users earn by journaling and chatting with Plurawl AI, with the ability to share progress with friends.

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Mar 2025
Redesign and rebuild of the Plurawl app (version 2.5.1)

App Store version history records a full redesign and rebuild of the Plurawl app.

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Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
PlurawlDelaware

▸Research sources · 7

primary sources listed

7 public sources were cited for this profile; the first-party ones are listed here.

Frequently asked questions

What does Plurawl do?
Plurawl is an AI-powered journaling and self-discovery coaching app for identifying limiting beliefs and mood patterns.
Who founded Plurawl?
Plurawl was founded by Pabel Martinez in 2024.
Who are Plurawl's investors?
Plurawl's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has Plurawl raised?
Plurawl has disclosed $10K raised across 1 round.
Where is Plurawl headquartered?
Plurawl is headquartered in The Bronx, US.