Belgian startup Wobby secures €1.1M for its AI information platform for knowledge workers

Antwerp-based Wobby, an AI-powered information platform, has secured $1.2M (approximately €1.10M) in a seed funding round. The investment came from Belgian and international funds including Shaping Impact Group’s SI3 fund, V-Ventures, and imec.istart.

Selim Vanbecelaere, Partner at Shaping Impact Group, says, “We strongly believe in Wobby’s ability to make data-driven decisions accessible to all. Their AI platform supports not only journalists but also policymakers and professionals.”

“The Wobby team is full of energy, and we’re thrilled to support them in their growth. Wobby’s mission and passion for countering polarisation align perfectly with the values of our SI3 fund.”

Lot Carlier, MD at V-Ventures, adds, “We’re extremely pleased to continue our partnership with Wobby. Their growth exceeds our expectations every day. Their innovative approach and impressive progress confirm our confidence in their potential to shape the future of knowledge work.”

AI for reliable information

Founded in 2023, Wobby is an AI-powered information platform designed to make data access and insights easier for knowledge workers. It centralises important research and reporting tools, helping professionals make informed decisions quickly. 

The company is led by Amra Dorjbayar and Nathan Tetroashvili, who both have backgrounds in journalism and fact-checking. 

Wobby aims to combat misinformation by providing reliable information and context. By using AI and automation, it reduces routine tasks, allowing users to work more efficiently while maintaining transparency and accuracy in their content creation.

Co-founder Dorjbayar, says, “Knowledge workers today face an overload of information and tools, making it increasingly difficult to find credible sources and organise their work effectively. While many AI tools speed up information gathering and content creation, they also introduce additional complexity. Wobby aims to resolve this by combining all essential knowledge functions in a single platform, allowing users to access reliable insights quickly and translate them into action.”

The company claims to help knowledge workers save up to 75 per cent of their time on research, analysis, and content creation.

For instance, journalists can find poverty statistics from Statbel, analysts can create climate change charts using recent studies, and management consultants can compile sales and financial data into straightforward client reports.

Wobby has a team of seven employees and works with 12 major clients, including Roularta and Belga. The startup is running a pilot project in the UK and has test users in 73 countries.

Capital utilisation

The funds will enable Wobby to expand into new European markets and initiate its first commercial activities in the United States. Last year, it was the only non-US company invited by the US government to discuss transparency and open data.

Co-founder Nathan Tetroashvili, says, “Our platform is valuable across various sectors, from journalists to researchers and business analysts. With this new funding round, we can accelerate our marketing efforts in Europe and begin our first commercial steps in the US By the end of next year, we’re aiming for a revenue of two million dollars.”