Acti launches AI agent keyboard for iOS and Android
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Singapore-based startup Acti has launched an agentic keyboard for iOS and Android that can take actions on behalf of users within apps like email, messaging, and social media. Founder and CEO Young Wang said the keyboard solves the problem of users having to switch between apps to get AI help. Acti is powered by Google’s Gemini models and features customizable shortcuts called Skills that can automate multi-step tasks. The app uses a local-first model, meaning personal context stays on the device by default unless the user explicitly invokes external processing. Acti has closed $5.3 million in seed funding led by BITKRAFT Ventures. The company plans to generate revenue through subscriptions offering advanced AI models and higher usage limits.
What’s reported
Acti launched an agentic keyboard for iOS and Android on Tuesday.
The keyboard can take actions on behalf of users within email, messaging, social media, and other apps.
Acti is powered by Google’s Gemini models.
Skills are custom shortcuts that can trigger multi-step tasks automatically.
The app uses a local-first model; it does not access or store private messages unless the user invokes a feature requiring external processing.
Acti has closed $5.3 million in seed funding led by BITKRAFT Ventures.
Revenue will come from subscriptions offering advanced AI models, higher daily usage limits, and premium features.
Early access testers built over 1,000 Skills in less than two weeks.
Skills can be private or shared publicly in a Skills marketplace.
Key figures
Young Wang, Acti founder and CEO
Jonathan Huang, Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures
Mike Sun, Acti CTO
Junbo Yang, Acti CSO
Sources: TechCrunch
