Cluely
Real-time AI assistant providing invisible on-screen help during meetings and interviews.
- Founded
- 2025
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Latest Round
- Series A
- Est. Valuation
- ~$120M
Investment Thesis
Cluely provides real-time AI assistance during job interviews, exams, and meetings, overlaying AI-generated answers on screen undetected by screen-sharing software. Gained viral fame from its controversial positioning.
Raised $15M from a16z at ~$120M valuation. CEO later admitted to fabricating $7M ARR revenue claims in March 2026.
AI assistants wait passively for you to type a question instead of proactively helping based on what they can see on your screen and hear in your conversations.
A real-time AI overlay that listens to live audio and watches your screen, jumping in with contextual help during meetings, interviews, and high-stakes conversations before you even ask.
Professionals in sales, consulting, and technical roles need instant, context-aware AI during live interactions — not after-the-fact summaries, but real-time intelligence.
Drove meaningful subscription revenue within weeks of launch through viral growth, with $15M raised from a16z at ~$120M valuation despite being just months old.
Roy Lee (CEO) built Cluely with a seven-person team where every member has a personal audience of 100K+ followers, combining viral distribution instincts with rapid product execution.