Boby.ai, an innovative AI startup headquartered in Türkiye, has announced the successful close of a USD 1.25 million seed funding round. The round was led by UK-based VC firm London Venture Partners, with participation from Diffusion Capital Partners and F4 Fund.
Founded by Gökçe Nur Oğuz, Onur Olgun, and Berat Oğuz, Boby.ai is focused on building intuitive and engaging AI-driven applications for mobile users across the globe. The company aims to deliver seamless and impactful AI experiences directly to end users through mobile platforms.
CEO Gökçe Nur Oğuz brings a wealth of experience from the gaming industry, having previously co-founded Playable Factory and Fabrika Games—both known for developing popular mobile games with global reach. Her background in scaling products and navigating international markets now informs Boby.ai's strategy in the rapidly evolving mobile AI space.
“We are transferring years of expertise in gaming—rapid development, scalability, and user engagement—into a new frontier: AI-powered mobile apps," said Oğuz. “This investment is not only a vote of confidence in our vision, but also a catalyst that will help us deliver practical, user-focused AI solutions at scale."
Commenting on the investment, London Venture Partners Founding Partner David Gardner stated: “Boby.ai represents the intersection of proven talent, technical know-how, and perfect market timing. Their strong foundation in mobile gaming gives them a unique edge as they enter the AI application market, which is still in its formative stages. We believe Boby.ai is well-positioned to lead the next generation of consumer AI tools."
Diffusion Capital Partners Investment Director Merve Akgün added: “As AI becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life, mobile platforms will play a crucial role in accessibility. Boby.ai's experienced team and forward-thinking approach align well with this trajectory. We are proud to support their mission to bring AI closer to end users through creative and effective mobile applications."
F4 Fund Founder Joakim Achrén also stated: “We are delighted to invest in Boby.ai. The team has a strong intuition for creating next-generation applications that blend cutting-edge AI technologies with a genuine human connection for end users. As the mobile app landscape continues to evolve, we believe Boby.ai will be at the forefront of redefining how users engage with AI."