Waldo
by Waldo
Waldo was a research search platform for finding and extracting information from online sources. It provided source-backed answers and tools for organizing research, with a focus on professional knowledge work.
Acquisition Details
Waldo announced that it was joining Trunk Tools in March 2024; the Waldo homepage now redirects to Trunk Tools. The standalone product appears to have ended following the transaction.
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📅 Timeline
Waldo launched publicly
Waldo introduced its research platform publicly, positioning it as a faster way for knowledge workers to search the web and compile sourced findings.
Waldo raised $5 million
TechCrunch reported that Waldo raised a $5 million seed round led by Footwork, with participation from investors including Quiet Capital and others.
Generative AI research features expanded
Waldo described an AI-powered research workflow combining web search, extraction, summaries, and citations for professional researchers.
Waldo joined Trunk Tools
Waldo announced that its team was joining construction technology company Trunk Tools, marking the end of Waldo as an independent company and product direction.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What was Waldo AI search?
Waldo was an AI-assisted web research platform that helped users find information, extract relevant passages, summarize findings, and retain links to supporting sources.
Is Waldo AI still available?
Waldo no longer appears to operate as a standalone service. It announced in March 2024 that it was joining Trunk Tools, and its former homepage redirects to the Trunk Tools website.
What happened to Waldo?
Waldo was acquired by or joined Trunk Tools in March 2024. Public messaging said the Waldo team would apply its AI and research expertise to Trunk Tools' construction technology products.
Who founded Waldo?
Waldo was founded by Alexandre Ragoucy-Sengler and Bob van Luijt. The company built search and research software aimed at professional knowledge workers.
What are the best alternatives to Waldo AI?
Current alternatives include Perplexity AI and You.com for cited AI search, ChatGPT for broad research assistance, and Genspark Super Agent for agent-based information gathering.