TechFlow news — Yu Hu, founder of Web3 AI search platform Kaito AI, announced that the company has achieved profitability, marking a significant milestone in transitioning from venture capital dependency to self-sufficiency. Kaito secured its initial funding in June 2022, launched its first MVP in February 2023, released a beta version and acquired its first paying customer in September 2023, launched its public version in January 2024, saw a sixfold business growth in February 2024, and reached profitability by June 2024.
Yu Hu emphasized that the key to success lies in staying closely aligned with users, prioritizing user experience, embracing innovative thinking, maintaining agility, and being technology-driven. Despite making mistakes along the way, rapid adjustments and continuous improvements have propelled the company forward. Going forward, Kaito will continue expanding its offerings, launching a fully automated research assistant and new crypto-native applications.
