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Waffle provides a group journaling platform designed to help users form closer human connections and address loneliness and social isolation. The service draws on a century-old Japanese practice of group journaling to foster genuine relationships and community bonding.

ConsumerMental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness

Founders & leadership

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Satoru SasozakiCo-founder & CEO

Investors · 3

mint VClisted by mint VCTokyo · $50K – $2M

How we know: mint VC's portfolio page · the VCSheet dataset · Not right? Tell us

Kindred VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

How we know: funding news · thesaasnews.com · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.9M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Poppy do?
Waffle provides a group journaling platform designed to help users form closer human connections and address loneliness and social isolation. The service draws on a century-old Japanese practice of group journaling to foster genuine relationships and community bonding.
Who founded Poppy?
Poppy was founded by Satoru Sasozaki.
Who are Poppy's investors?
Poppy's investors include Global Brain, mint VC, Kindred Ventures.
How much funding has Poppy raised?
Poppy has disclosed $3.9M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.