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Redbean

YC S21

Singapore, SG · Founded 2021 · 6 employees · 8 known investors

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Redbean is a platform where users create and interact with AI-powered characters (called Digital Pals) that understand context and emotion, remember interactions, and evolve over time. The platform allows creators to build living social worlds populated by these characters and share stories within a community remix culture.

Also known as Tinai Private Limited · DanteHQ · Dreamerly · Noizi · Noizi, Tinai, DanteHQ, Dreamerly · Tinai

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyGamingEntertainmentAIVietnamSoutheast AsiaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Redbean was founded in 2021 by Viet Long Tran.

VLViet Long Tran
Viet Long TranCEO & Co-founderViet Long Tran is CEO and co-founder of DanteHQ. He previously worked as a machine learning engineer at ByteDance and Quora, and as an equity associate at AllianceBernstein. He holds a Master's degree from Stanford and a Bachelor's degree from Columbia, and co-founded Pencil Philosophy, an education non-profit in Vietnam.
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Thanh Nguyen

Investors · 8

Alpha JWC VenturesreportedSingapore

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Golden Gate VenturesreportedSingapore · $1M – $5M

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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Hustle FundreportedSan Carlos · $150K

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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VenturrareportedJakarta

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Frequently asked questions

What does Redbean do?
Redbean is a platform where users create and interact with AI-powered characters (called Digital Pals) that understand context and emotion, remember interactions, and evolve over time. The platform allows creators to build living social worlds populated by these characters and share stories within a community remix culture.
Who founded Redbean?
Redbean was founded by Viet Long Tran in 2021.
Who are Redbean's investors?
Redbean's investors include Y Combinator, Alpha JWC Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Golden Gate Ventures, Harvard Management Company, Hustle Fund, Soma Capital, Venturra.
Where is Redbean headquartered?
Redbean is headquartered in Singapore, SG.