Pocket is a YC Winter 2026 (W26) company. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team of 6.
About Pocket
Summary
Pocket builds a pocket-sized AI hardware device that captures spoken conversations in real time and converts them into structured notes, action items, and searchable records. It targets professionals, founders, doctors, and engineers who work on the move and currently rely on manual note-taking or separate recording apps. The device combines custom hardware with on-device AI to eliminate the gap between live conversation and organized, retrievable information.
Business model
One-time device purchase with an optional subscription for transcription minutes, currently offered at a limited flat fee with no subscription required.
Go-to-market
Pocket sells direct-to-consumer through its website via a pre-order model, with a sales contact option suggesting an emerging enterprise or team sales motion alongside self-serve consumer purchases.
From the Y Combinator listing
Take Notes in the Real World
Pocket is a small AI device that turns everything you say and hear into clear notes, action items, and search. We combine custom hardware, AI, and software to build the best note-taking experience for people who talk and move fast
Facts
- Consumer / Consumer
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- 6
- Active
- Early
Founders (2)
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