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December 23, 2025

Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerunner's Kirsten Green

Mayer launched Dazzle after shuttering her photo and contact management startup Sunshine. Green’s investment suggests Dazzle is poised for the coming wave of new AI-infused consumer businesses.

Marissa Mayer’s new startup Dazzle raises $8M led by Forerunner's Kirsten Green
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TL;DR

  • Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO, has launched a new AI startup named Dazzle.
  • Dazzle will focus on developing AI personal assistants.
  • The company has raised $8 million in seed funding at a $35 million valuation.
  • The funding round was led by Kirsten Green of Forerunner, with participation from other venture capital firms.
  • Mayer previously led Sunshine, a photo-sharing and contact-management startup that is now being shut down.
  • Sunshine struggled with user traction and faced criticism over privacy concerns and design.
  • Mayer previously held a significant role at Google, contributing to Search, Maps, and AdWords.
  • Dazzle is expected to emerge from stealth mode early next year.

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