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Waffle

YC X25

London, GB · Founded 2025 · 2 employees · 6 known investors

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Waffle is a platform that allows creators to build and deploy AI chatbots that they can share with audiences via simple access codes. Users download the app and enter a creator code to interact with custom-built bots.

Also known as Opine Technologies Inc. · Opine · Opine, Waffle, Opine

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyArtificial IntelligenceUnited KingdomEurope

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (X25)

Waffle was founded in 2025 by Manuj Mishra and Diogo Valdivieso.

MMManuj Mishra
Manuj MishraCEOManuj Mishra studied mathematics and computer science at Imperial College London. He is CEO of Waffle.
DVDiogo Valdivieso
Diogo ValdiviesoCTOHe previously developed Battle Arena, a game that reached one million users, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from EPFL.

Investors · 6

Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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ITERATIVEreported$150K – $500K

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TechstarsreportedBoulder · $220K

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Verve VenturesreportedZürich · $300K – $2.2M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

BetterLabs Ventures

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Related companies · 7

Waffle VideoWaffle Video is a platform that crowdsources high-quality, diverse video footage from creators worldwide to produce training data for AI video models, paying contributors and offering revenue share tied to the performance of their data. It serves filmmakers and creators in the gig economy while supplying labeled video data to companies developing AI systems.
WillowWillow is a voice-to-text application that transcribes and formats spoken words into written text across desktop and mobile devices. It serves professionals and knowledge workers across any app or device, using AI to handle formatting, punctuation, and style adaptation.
Proven GroupProven Skincare provides personalized skincare routines for acne-prone skin based on a science-backed quiz assessment. The company sells a three-step system directly to consumers.
Waffle LabsWaffle Labs builds Nostra, an AI "Large Data Model" that imputes additional non-PII variables (such as behavioral, financial, and demographic attributes) from a client's existing sparse, anonymized data to enrich customer profiles. It serves enterprises in industries including insurance, retail, personal lending, and auction houses to improve prediction accuracy for business decisions.
OverlapOverlap provides an AI-powered platform for editing long-form videos into short-form clips and automating their distribution across social media platforms. The platform serves creators, media networks, and brands looking to scale their social video content on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
SpokenA platform that aggregates and compares prices for the same products across different online retailers, helping shoppers identify lower-cost purchase options.
FocalFocal is an AI-powered video creation platform that automates scriptwriting, video production, voiceovers, and editing for creators, marketers, and educators. The tool enables users to generate high-quality videos from text descriptions without traditional editing expertise.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Opine Technologies Inc.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
WAFFLE LIMITED
Company number
05180768
Status
Dissolved
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
15 Jul 2004
Dissolved
11 Jan 2011
Registered office
10-11 St. George's Mews, London, NW1 8XE
Nature of business (SIC)
9211
Accounts
last made up to 31 Jul 2009

Current officers

  • William Penton Godfrey — secretary, appointed 15 Jul 2004
  • William Penton Godfrey — director, appointed 15 Jul 2004
  • Sarah Radclyffe — director, appointed 15 Jul 2004

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Waffle do?
Waffle is a platform that allows creators to build and deploy AI chatbots that they can share with audiences via simple access codes. Users download the app and enter a creator code to interact with custom-built bots.
Who founded Waffle?
Waffle was founded by Manuj Mishra, Diogo Valdivieso in 2025.
Who are Waffle's investors?
Waffle's investors include Y Combinator, Andreessen Horowitz, ITERATIVE, Techstars, Verve Ventures.
Where is Waffle headquartered?
Waffle is headquartered in London, GB.