Announcing Our Fall '25 Build Cohort
We're backing builders reimagining how humans coordinate, connect, and collaborate in the AI age.
Why Social?
Social networks haven't fundamentally changed in 15 years. We're still:
- Scrolling feeds optimized for engagement, not connection
- Managing presence across fragmented platforms
- Using tools designed for broadcast, not conversation
Meanwhile, AI has made human coordination problems solvable in entirely new ways.
What We're Looking For
We're investing in and partnering with teams building:
1. Coordination Engines
Tools that make it trivially easy for groups to make decisions and take action together.
Example: Where2Meet automatically finds the optimal time and place for your group based on calendars, preferences, and location data.
2. Ambient Presence
Lightweight ways to share context and availability without constant status updates.
Example: VibeHub lets you broadcast your current mood/energy/availability in a way that helps friends know when to reach out.
3. Trust Layers
Infrastructure for reputation, credibility, and social capital that works across platforms.
4. AI-Mediated Communication
Tools that help us communicate more effectively by understanding context and intent.
What We Offer
This isn't a traditional accelerator. We:
- Build alongside you: Our team works on the product with you
- Share infrastructure: Common auth, AI models, hosting credits
- Network effects: Cross-promote across our portfolio
- No bullshit: Fast decisions, no PowerPoints, no progress reports
Investment Terms
- 250K for 5-10% equity
- 3-month build sprint
- Option to raise a larger round after demo day
Who We've Backed
Our current cohort includes:
- Where2Meet: AI-driven coordination for spontaneous gatherings
- VibeHub: Ambient presence layer for digital connection
- More to be announced...
How to Apply
We look for:
- ✓ Technical founders who can ship
- ✓ Contrarian insights about human behavior
- ✓ Prototypes, not pitch decks
- ✓ Obsession with specific problems
Not required:
- ✗ Previous startup experience
- ✗ Silicon Valley pedigree
- ✗ Fundraising experience
Timeline
- Applications open: September 15
- Rolling admissions: We review and decide within 1 week
- Cohort starts: October 1
- Demo day: December 15
Apply Now
Send us:
- Link to your prototype/demo
- 3-minute video explaining your insight
- Your GitHub/portfolio
To: cohort@wayvi.ai
The next generation of social infrastructure won't look like Facebook 2.0. It will be ambient, intelligent, and actually useful.
Let's build it together.