SuperMe raises $20 million for AI-powered expert network
SuperMe, a startup creating AI profiles from real-life experts to answer questions in group chats, has raised $20 million in funding. The round was led by Forerunner, with participation from Greylock Partners. The company plans to scale its platform and introduce usage limits for free users.
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30 SEC SUMMARY
- SuperMe raised $20 million in funding led by Forerunner and Greylock Partners.
- The startup builds AI profiles of experts using public sources and connected apps.
- Founders are Casey Winters (ex-Grubhub, Pinterest, Eventbrite) and Ludo Antonov (ex-Pinterest, Lyft, Whatnot).
- SuperMe integrates with chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT via MCP.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- SuperMe secured $20 million in funding, with Forerunner leading the round and Greylock Partners participating.
- The platform creates AI profiles of experts by scanning public sources like LinkedIn, YouTube, Substack, and blogs, as well as connected apps such as Google Drive and Notion.
- SuperMe integrates with MCP, allowing users to ask questions directly within chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT.
- The service is currently free but will introduce limits on the number of questions users can ask without payment.
- The company was founded in 2024 by Casey Winters and Ludo Antonov, who have held leadership roles at Grubhub, Pinterest, Eventbrite, Lyft, and Whatnot.
What SuperMe does
SuperMe builds AI profiles derived from the knowledge of real-world experts. The platform scans publicly available sources like LinkedIn, YouTube, Substack, and blogs, as well as connected apps such as Google Drive, Notion, and Gmail, to collect and synthesize expertise.
The AI profiles are designed to answer user questions in group chats. To ensure privacy, SuperMe filters out personal information and trade secrets from the responses. The platform also integrates with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), allowing users to interact with these profiles within chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT.
Who is behind SuperMe
SuperMe was founded in 2024 by Casey Winters and Ludo Antonov. Winters, who previously held executive roles at Grubhub, Pinterest, and Eventbrite, has also advised companies like Airbnb and Canva. Antonov, the co-founder, served as head of engineering at Pinterest, Lyft, and Whatnot.
The startup has 13 employees and is actively hiring for technical and network roles.
How the platform will monetize
SuperMe is currently free to use but plans to introduce limits on the number of questions users can ask without payment. The company has not yet disclosed specific pricing details.
Who backed the round
The $20 million funding round was led by Forerunner, with Kirsten Green representing the firm. Greylock Partners also participated, alongside individual investors Mercedes Bent, Sarah Tavel, and Josh Elman.
What this means
Lazyfounder analysis — our interpretation, not reported fact.
SuperMe’s funding round reflects a bet on the intersection of AI and expert networks, a space where demand for specialized knowledge is growing but traditional gatekeepers remain dominant. For founders, the startup’s approach—aggregating expertise from public and connected sources—demonstrates a potential path to scaling AI-driven knowledge platforms without relying on manual input from experts. However, the challenge of balancing free access with monetization will be closely watched, especially as user expectations for AI tools evolve. The involvement of high-profile operators like Winters and Antonov also underscores the credibility of the team, which could be a competitive advantage in attracting both talent and future funding.
Key takeaways
- Founders with scaled-marketplace experience are entering the AI-powered expert network space, signaling credibility and operational expertise.
- The funding round, led by a consumer-focused investor like Forerunner, highlights the growing interest in AI applications that enhance knowledge sharing in social or group settings.
- For startups building AI tools, SuperMe’s approach to data sourcing—balancing public information with connected apps—offers a model for scalable knowledge aggregation without compromising privacy.
- The planned shift from a free to a limited model could provide insights for founders on monetizing AI-driven platforms without alienating early adopters.
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Sources
- TechCrunch · 2026-10-29
SuperMe raises $20M for its network of AI expert profiles
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