Monogram

Monogram

Generates visual, interactive AI interfaces

Overview

Monogram creates a new way to interact with AI by replacing text chat with dynamic, visual mini-app interfaces. It offers a free iPhone app that, for each user query, instantly generates a custom interactive UI (like a calendar, option-tiles, or visual planners) that synthesizes data from multiple sources to guide tasks such as travel planning, recipes, or product comparisons. Unlike traditional chatbots, Monogram focuses on visual-first experiences to reduce cognitive load and make AI actions intuitive. Its goal is to establish a foundational AI user interface for personal computing, similar in impact to the mouse, web browser, or multi-touch screens.

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About Monogram

Simplify's Rating
Why Monogram is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

AI & Machine Learning

Design

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • The app launched free on the App Store, lowering adoption friction for curious consumers.
  • Monogram's $40M seed from DST Global and Lux Capital funds rapid iteration and distribution.
  • Eren Bali's Udemy and Carbon Health credibility attracts talent, angels, and early user trust.

What critics are saying

  • OpenAI ChatGPT added more visual responses on September 3, 2026, copying Monogram's core premise.
  • Perplexity's 2026 Comet and unified + menu expand visual, app-like AI workflows across devices.
  • Monogram's iPhone-only launch and iOS 26 requirement block Android, web, and older devices.

What makes Monogram unique

  • Eren Bali launched Monogram on June 30, 2026 with a $40M seed round.
  • Monogram generates interactive visual interfaces in seconds, not text chats, for every query.
  • The iPhone-only app targets everyday search, recipes, trips, and product comparisons.

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Funding

Total Funding

$40M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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$2.3M
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$3M
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Monogram

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-6%
Swipeline
Jul 7th, 2026
Monogram raises $40M seed to build visual AI interface beyond chatbots

Monogram, a startup building user interfaces for artificial general intelligence, has raised $40 million in seed funding led by DST Global and Lux Capital. The round included participation from Conviction, SOMA Capital, Gradient Ventures, e2vc, and Maxitech, alongside angel investors including Mistral AI co-founder Arthur Mensch, Lyft co-founder Logan Green, and Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan. Founded by Eren Bali, creator of Udemy and Carbon Health, alongside Edouard Tabet and Murat Akbal, Monogram believes artificial intelligence deserves better user experiences than chat interfaces. The startup responds to user queries through visual and interactive interfaces generated within seconds rather than text. For example, when users request a recipe, the app creates an interactive card with ingredients and steps. Monogram argues that whilst AI tools have become more powerful, users still communicate with them solely through text, similar to early command-line computers that only technical users could operate.

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