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Jul 24, 2026

Cognition acquires Poke in low nine-figure deal

AI coding startup Cognition acquired Poke, an AI assistant with conversational capabilities, in a deal valuing the startup in the low nine figures to enhance its AI personality features.

Jul 24, 2026·1 source
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  • ▪Cognition co-founders Scott Wu and Walden Yan were previously angel investors in The Interaction Company of California.
  • ▪Poke is an AI assistant that interacts with users in a familiar, friendly tone, incorporating slang and humor.
  • ▪Poke launched in March 2026 and is used for tasks across travel, health, finance, scheduling, and education.

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AI startupsAI assistants & chatbotsConversational AIAI coding assistants

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