Quo Labs
Quo Labs is in a16z speedrun SR006. Based in San Francisco, California, United States of America. Team of 2, founded in 2025.
Facts
- San Francisco, California, United States of America
- 2
- 2025
About Quo Labs
Summary
Quo Labs, operating under the product name "Sam," is a San Francisco-based startup founded in 2025 that builds voice-first companion devices designed for older adults. The product combines a conversational AI assistant with daily wellness check-ins, cognitive monitoring through games embedded in natural conversation, medication and appointment reminders, and a controlled calling and messaging system that limits contact to pre-approved family members. The underlying goal is to help seniors maintain independence at home while giving their families a continuous, structured view of their loved one's mental and physical wellbeing. With an estimated 1.4 billion seniors worldwide, the company is positioning itself as foundational infrastructure for the eldercare space rather than a single-use gadget.
Business model
The company sells a hardware device directly to consumers, with the core value proposition built around the companion software that runs on it. Revenue likely combines an upfront device purchase with a recurring subscription for ongoing AI conversation, monitoring reports, and family connectivity features, though the exact pricing structure is not fully disclosed publicly.
Go-to-market
Sam appears to target adult children and family caregivers as the primary buyers, since they are most likely to feel the pain of distance and worry about aging relatives living alone. The buying motion is direct-to-consumer, with the company offering the physical device through its website with free shipping and returns, lowering the friction for a first purchase. Acquisition likely relies on word-of-mouth within family networks and caregiving communities, supplemented by content or testimonials that highlight relatable scenarios of seniors living independently.
Founders (2)
- Audrey Lo
- Jenny Wen
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