Poke AI Hits $300M Valuation as Users Access Personal Assistant Directly Through iMessage and SMS

Apr 09, 2026
TechCrunch
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Summary

Poke AI surges to a $300M valuation as its no-download personal assistant lets users manage calendars, health, and smart home devices directly through iMessage, SMS, and Telegram, growing 10x in users in just a few months.

Key Points

  • Poke is an AI agent that lets users access a personal assistant through familiar messaging platforms like iMessage, SMS, and Telegram, requiring no app download or technical setup.
  • The assistant handles everyday tasks such as calendar management, health tracking, smart home control, and custom automations written in plain text, using whichever AI model best fits each task.
  • Backed by Spark Capital and General Catalyst with a $300 million valuation, Poke offers flexible pricing starting at free and has grown 10x in users over the past few months as it targets mainstream adoption.

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