Vurvey Labs
Category: AI Agents
Vurvey Labs offers AI agents powered by real-time human insights to democratize consumer insights and enhance collaboration. Vurvey Labs was founded in 2021. The company is led by Chad Reynolds. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Team size: N/A. Total funding raised: $11.5M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Havas, Hillman Group, LightShed Ventures, Tindall Capital, Eagle Venture Fund.
- Founded
- 2021
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Team size
- N/A
- Total funding
- $11.5M
Value proposition
Provides actionable, human-centered AI solutions that blend real-time human insights with advanced AI, enabling faster and more personalized innovation.
Products and solutions
Vurbs AI agents, Sensemake model, Vurvey research platform, vTeam
Unique value
Integrates real-time human insights into AI agents, offering dynamic and personalized interactions beyond traditional static LLMs.
Target customer
Global brands and enterprises, including companies like Adidas, Kenvue, and Unilever
Industries served
Consumer goods, Retail, Technology
Technology advantage
Utilizes the proprietary People Model—incorporating identifiable personality traits, demographics, and psychographics—combined with a patented video survey platform.
How they differentiate
Powers AI agents with real-time human insights for more personalized and actionable outcomes compared to traditional LLM-based systems.
Main competitors
Google (Dialogflow), Microsoft (Azure Cognitive Services), IBM (Watson Assistant)
Key partnerships
Google, Anthropic, Havas (strategic partnership with board representation and committed client spend), Other leading AI providers
Notable customers
Adidas, Kenvue, Unilever, Vans, JPMorgan Chase
Major milestones
Launch of Vurbs AI agents Launch of vTeam human-driven AI solution Patented video survey platform High-profile presentations at events such as Google Next and SXSW $8.5M Series A led by Havas (Nov 2025) Named Google Top Start-up to Watch for 2026 (TechCrunch) Launch of Autonomous Workflows Launch of Vurvey Populations and Brand Companions
Growth metrics
Supports a community of over three million brand enthusiasts and has accelerated innovation across 60+ high-tech ventures via its accelerator initiatives
Market positioning
Positioned as a leader in human-centered AI, focusing on enhancing collaboration and consumer insights through innovative technology.
Geographic focus
Global, with a strong presence in the U.S. and international partnerships
Patents and IP
Patented video survey platform
About Chad Reynolds
Chad Reynolds is an American entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Vurvey Labs. He is recognized for pioneering collaborative research and innovation methods since 2008. His expertise in co-creation has been adopted by major insight agencies and global brands. In 2015, he co-founded OCEAN, a startup accelerator that has funded over 60 high-tech ventures in more than 10 countries. At Vurvey Labs, he leads the development of AI-driven platforms that leverage real human insights to help global brands deploy effective AI agents.
Official website: https://vurvey.com/