invest in the future of
emotional technology

we're building the infrastructure for human emotions in the digital age. a pre-seed startup with a bold vision - making technology feel human again.

pre-seed new york 2026

the world is more connected than ever,
yet more lonely than ever

screens replaced eye contact. algorithms optimize for engagement, not empathy. digital connections lack human feeling. we're building technology that doesn't just connect people - it makes them feel connected. a new category of software: emotional technology.

3
products in pipeline
2
co-founders · 15+ years combined experience
.emo
world's first emotion file format

three products, one emotional ecosystem

émo messenger
send émotion into the future

a revolutionary messaging app that transforms communication. express and share emotions in ways never possible before - deeper, more human, more real. send emotional messages to your future self and loved ones.

coming soon
alter émo
connect people emotionally

a matching app built on emotional compatibility - not looks, not algorithms, but genuine emotional resonance. discover your emotional profile and find people who truly understand you.

coming soon
émo labs
research & development

our R&D division building foundational emotional technology. the .emo file format for encoding human emotions, feelmoji™ adaptive emojis, and ask émo - an emotionally intelligent AI companion.

live research

built by people who feel deeply

RL
Romain Lala-Bouali
chief executive officer

visionary leader with deep expertise in emotional technology and startup growth. 13+ years of CEO experience across health, wellness, and consumer technology. passionate about building products that make people feel more, not less.

13+ years CEO health & wellness startup growth
JK
Jean Kuentz
chief technology officer

15+ years in digital transformation and engineering leadership. managed $10M+ budgets and 50+ person teams. expert in building scalable platforms, AI systems, and bringing ambitious technical visions to life.

15+ years tech $10M+ budgets AI & platforms

the timing is perfect

loneliness epidemic

the surgeon general declared loneliness a public health crisis. over 60% of young adults report feeling seriously lonely. the market for emotional wellness is exploding.

AI hype, no emotional AI

billions invested in AI that thinks - almost nothing in AI that feels. emotional intelligence is the missing layer. we're building it first.

gen-z demands authenticity

the next generation of consumers rejects superficial connections. they want real, raw, emotional interactions. our products are built for them.

first-mover in .emo

the .emo file format is a world-first - a new standard for encoding, storing, and sharing human emotions digitally. a foundational technology with massive IP potential.

let's talk

interested in joining our journey? we'd love to connect and share our vision for the future of emotional technology.

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