How It Started 🚀

It all started when our co-founders, Michael and Thomas, set out to create a WhatsApp chatbot assistant. But as they dove deeper into analyzing how users were interacting with it, they stumbled upon something surprising: people weren’t just using it for assistance, they were using it romantically! 💘

That “aha” moment sparked a bold new direction. Instead of sticking with the original plan, Michael and Thomas took a leap and decided to build something unique: Candy.ai, a platform that helps people foster deeper, more meaningful connections.

Our Product & Technology

We believe that AI isn’t just about answering questions, it’s about creating experiences that feel alive. We’re focused on developing technology that allows users to step into stories, create characters, and explore their fantasies in a safe, fun, and judgment-free environment.

Candy.ai & YumeAI

Our journey began with Candy🍬, the world's leading realistic AI companion platform, and has now expanded with YumeAI, our dedicated platform for stylized and anime aesthetics.

Across both platforms, we provide users with an array of tools to design and engage with AI companions in ways that reflect their personal vision.

Here is what our technology allows users to do:

• Design & Customize: Users can design their own AI companions from the ground up, customizing appearance, personality traits, and voice, making each character truly unique.
• Chat through Text & AI Phone Calls: We take immersion to the next level. With just one tap, users can connect through a phone call and experience the full power of the AI they created, like talking to an old friend or meeting an exciting new one.
• Generate High-Fidelity Visuals: Users can describe a scene or idea, and our engine brings it to life. Whether they want a picture or a short video, a simple prompt generates a unique visual tailored to their imagination.

Pushing the Boundaries of Immersion 🚀

We don't just settle for "standard" features. We are constantly shipping industry-first innovations to make the experience deeper and more engaging:

• Advanced Image & Video Tech: We’ve enabled users to turn static images (including Anime styles) into motion with 5-second and 10-second animations.