Throne, an Austin-based startup, raised $4 million in seed funding led by Moxxie Ventures, focusing on an AI-powered device for toilets that monitors gut health. The founders, Scott Hickle and Tim Blumberg, derived inspiration from a joke during a poker game. Their device mounts on existing toilet bowls, analyzing health indicators while prioritizing user privacy. With John Capodilupo joining as CPO, Throne aims for a January 2026 launch, blending innovation in health technology with elements of humor and accessibility.
Throne's concept emerged from a lighthearted poker game, progressing from a joke to a serious venture that creatively merges humor with health technology.
With $4 million in seed funding from notable investors, Throne plans to advance its AI-powered toilet device aimed at monitoring gut health.
Throne’s innovative device attaches to existing toilets, utilizing AI and computer vision to analyze health indicators discreetly, with enhanced privacy controls.
Co-founders Hickle and Blumberg transitioned from a playful poker conversation to a pioneering health tool, highlighting the blend of fun and serious entrepreneurship.
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