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Toymail

DefunctYC W16

Los Angeles, US · 2 employees · 7 known investors

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Toymail makes WiFi-connected plush toys called Talkies that let children exchange two-way voice messages with family and friends through a free companion app. The product targets kids and their parents in the consumer connected-toy market.

ConsumerHardwareIoTKidsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)

GNGauri Nanda
Gauri NandaFounder

Investors · 7

Verizon Ventures✓ confirmed by ToymailNew York City · $5M

How we know: the company's own site · 2paragraphs.com · Not right? Tell us

Mission and Marketlisted by Mission and MarketSan Francisco
Ranch Ventureslisted by Ranch VenturesSan Francisco

How we know: Ranch Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

Supernode Ventureslisted by Supernode VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.3M

How we know: Supernode Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us

BBG VenturesreportedNew York · $350K – $1.5M

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

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corporate structure
Toymail, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What does Toymail do?
Toymail makes WiFi-connected plush toys called Talkies that let children exchange two-way voice messages with family and friends through a free companion app. The product targets kids and their parents in the consumer connected-toy market.
Who founded Toymail?
Toymail was founded by Gauri Nanda.
Who are Toymail's investors?
Toymail's investors include Y Combinator, Verizon Ventures, Mission and Market, Ranch Ventures, Supernode Ventures, BBG Ventures.
Where is Toymail headquartered?
Toymail is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.