Tonk Labs
A next-generation backend for more powerful AI-assisted coding
- 1-20 employees
- B2C
- Artificial Intelligence
- Deep Tech
- Privacy
- Web 3.0
- Farringdon, London, UK
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Company mission
A new and better internet that’s more open and less platform-centric, where AI is helpful rather than spooky, and where more people have more creative power to shape software to their idiosyncratic, organic contexts.
Our take
Tonk is a London-based startup boldly setting out to create a better internet. Its building a decentralised data network that lets users have full control over their own data, rather than relying on tech giants to manage it. Perfect for those looking to create personal apps or build something unique, Tonk could be the place to break free from the grip of big platforms.
Tonk wants to tackle the mounting issues created by the dominance of big tech platforms, where data is locked away and users have very little say in how it's used. With the rise of new technologies like blockchain and AI, Tonk believes it's now possible to build a better, more open internet. This shift could radically change the way we create, interact, and work online.
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Benefits
- All the creative & growth perks of working at a high-growth startup
- Meaningful equity
- Beautiful workspace in London and flexibility for some remote work
- Budget for your wellness, equipment & professional development
- Private health & dental insurance
- Paid travel
- 20 days’ PTO, in addition to the 8 bank holidays (UK)
- Visa sponsorship
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2024
$3.5m
Convertible
Total funding: $3.5m
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Leadership
Harry Kingdon
(Co-Founder & CEO)Repeat founder with 10 years' experience across tech & media. Background in big US tech, scrappy UK startups and Cambridge University. Former actor and dancer
Gavin Owens
(Co-Founder & CTO)Seasoned founder from Silicon Valley (1x exit to Airbnb). Expert in distributed systems & applied cryptography; ML background at Yahoo. Also a designer & art community organiser.