Butleroy

Founded in 2017 in Linz, Austria, Butleroy emerged from the efforts of co-founders Philipp Baldauf, Philipp Jahoda, Christoph Schaffer, Simon Kapl, and Gregor Pichler. The company, which initially operated under the name myAlfred, secured a mid-six-figure funding round in early 2018, led by NEXT Amsterdam and syndicated by the European Super Angel Club. This investment also facilitated the startup's entry into NEXT Amsterdam's accelerator program.

Butleroy operated in the productivity software market, offering an AI-powered personal assistant application for iOS, Android, and Amazon Alexa. The core function of the app, personified as a digital butler named "Roy," was to streamline daily planning by intelligently scheduling tasks and appointments. It aggregated calendars from services like Google, Apple, and Outlook, and integrated with to-do list applications such as Todoist, Wunderlist, and Microsoft To-do, providing a unified view for users. The AI aimed to find optimal times for activities by considering factors like location, user habits, and calendar availability. Beyond scheduling, the app could suggest restaurants and book Ubers. The business model was likely subscription-based, as indicated by user discussions regarding payment models.

Despite its initial funding and product development, Butleroy announced the discontinuation of its app and all related services, effective December 31, 2024. All user data is slated for deletion as the company sunsets its operations. The core team has transitioned to a new venture, a digital product agency named "Ahoi Kapptn!".

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