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Avec is a free iOS email app that uses Tinder-style swipe cards and voice replies to help users manage their Gmail inbox quickly.
Raised $8.4M across disclosed rounds.[1]
Seed closed April 2026, led by Lightspeed.[1]
post-money valuation is not publicly disclosed.
Named investors include Lightspeed, Haystack, Amjad Massad, Michele Catasta, Scott Belsky, Lenny Rachitsky.[1]
Jonathan Unikowksi, Founder[1]
Superhuman · superhuman.com · Same buyer (email power users) and same workflow (inbox triage and speed), but Superhuman is desktop-first and subscription-based while Avec is mobile-first and currently free.
Jun 2026 · whizbuddy.com
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Avec is a free iOS email app that uses Tinder-style swipe cards and voice replies to help users manage their Gmail inbox quickly.
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Mimestream · mimestream.com · Same buyer (Gmail users) and same workflow (email client), but Mimestream is macOS-only and list-based while Avec is iOS-only and card-based.[1]
Shortwave · shortwave.com · Same buyer (email users seeking AI assistance) and same workflow (AI-enhanced inbox management), but Shortwave is desktop/web-first with AI summaries while Avec is mobile-first with swipe and voice.[1]
Spike · spikenow.com · Same buyer (email users wanting a non-traditional interface) and same workflow (reimagining the email UX), but Spike uses chat format while Avec uses swipe cards.[1]
Hey · hey.com · Same buyer (people dissatisfied with Gmail) and same workflow (rethinking email), but Hey is a full email provider with a paid subscription while Avec is a Gmail client that is currently free.[1]
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