Acti
Category: AI Agents
Acti is the world's first agentic keyboard, turning the smartphone keyboard into an AI-powered cross-app execution layer that lets users trigger actions and workflows without switching apps. Acti was founded in 2026. The company is led by Young Wang. Based in Singapore. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $5.3M. Latest round: Seed. Key investors include BITKRAFT Ventures.
- Founded
- 2026
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Team size
- 11-50
- Total funding
- $5.3M
Value proposition
Eliminates app-switching by embedding AI actions directly into the keyboard — the one interface used across every app. Users type intent, hold the spacebar, and get results/actions without leaving their current app.
Products and solutions
Acti Agentic Keyboard (iOS & Android), Acti Bar (type intent, hold to execute), Skill Keys (programmable keys for custom AI actions), Skill Builder (no-code plain-language skill creation), Skill Hub (marketplace for user-created skills)
Unique value
World's first agentic keyboard that turns every text field into an AI action layer, with on-device privacy, no-code Skill Builder, and a community Skill marketplace — powered by Google Gemini.
Target customer
Consumer mobile users who want AI assistance embedded directly into their keyboard across all apps; early adopters include productivity enthusiasts, crypto degens, sports fans, and social media users
Industries served
Consumer mobile productivity, social media, messaging, crypto, sports, general mobile workflows
Technology advantage
Powered by Google Gemini models; local-first architecture (user context stays on-device); cross-app presence (sits across all text fields); no-code Skill Builder using plain language; Skill ecosystem with community marketplace; selected for Google AI Startups program.
How they differentiate
Unlike standalone AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude) or text-prediction keyboards (Gboard, Grammarly), Acti is an execution layer — it doesn't just predict words, it takes actions. It's local-first (privacy by design), cross-app (works across all apps), programmable (no-code Skill Builder), and community-driven (Skill Hub marketplace). Powered by Google Gemini for intelligence.
Main competitors
Gboard (Google), Grammarly Keyboard, Wispr Flow (AI voice dictation), ChatGPT app (standalone AI assistant)
Key partnerships
Google (Gemini models integration), Google AI Startups program
Major milestones
Launched Acti agentic keyboard on iOS and Android (June 2026), Raised $5.3M seed round led by BITKRAFT Ventures (June 2026), Early access users created 1,000+ Skills in under two weeks, Selected for Google AI Startups program, 100K+ downloads on Google Play
Growth metrics
100K+ downloads on Google Play; 1,000+ Skills created by early access users in under two weeks; 1,300+ followers on X (@openacti1)
Market positioning
First-mover in the "agentic keyboard" category — positioned as the personal context layer for the AI agent era. Competes against traditional keyboards (Gboard, Apple Keyboard) and AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude) by embedding AI into the existing typing interface.
Geographic focus
Global (iOS and Android launch in major markets including US, India, Singapore)
About Young Wang
Ex-Baidu International (nearly a decade), grew Facemoji Keyboard to 300M+ daily active users
Official website: https://openacti.com