Poppy
3 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership
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Satoru SasozakiCo-founder & CEO
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$1.3M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 5
by search overlap
Paired4931 shared keywordsPaired is a mobile app for couples offering daily check-ins, quizzes, and games developed with relationship experts to help partners communicate and stay connected. It targets busy couples seeking to improve their relationships and intimacy.
Today4487 shared keywordsTODAY is a media outlet publishing news and lifestyle content across food, recipes, health and wellness, parenting, pop culture, books, and relationships. It also offers Start TODAY, a subscription fitness and wellness membership with workouts, meal plans, and expert support.
Womenshealthmag4221 shared keywordsWomen's Health is a media brand publishing articles, guides, podcasts, and video series on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and health topics aimed at women. It also offers subscription-based (WH+) workout and nutrition plans covering strength training, muscle building, and longevity.
BuzzFeed3888 shared keywordsBuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces entertainment, news, and content across pop culture, food, and commerce for online audiences. The company operates multiple brands and platforms including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty, with recent expansions into social media and AI-driven content experiences.
Thecut3546 shared keywordsThe Cut is an online publication covering fashion, beauty, style, culture, self, and women's interest topics through articles, reviews, and shopping guides. It publishes editorial content across sections including style, power, self, and culture.
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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 $1.3M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.