askpolly Raises $3M Seed

askpolly, an Ottawa, Canada-based provider of an AI-powered market research platform, raised $3M in Seed funding.

Investors

The round was led by Differential Ventures, with participation from The 98 and Forum Ventures.

askpolly Use of Funds

The company intends to use the funds to expand product development and accelerate go-to-market efforts across the United States.

About askpolly

Founded in Ottawa, askpolly is led by CEO Erin Kelly. The company provides a market research platform that turns organic social media conversations into statistically valid insights. The solution filters out bots, influencers, and paid content to allow organizations to conduct audience analysis and message testing, delivering insights within minutes.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://askpolly.ai

Company: askpolly
Raised: $3M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: September 3, 2026
Lead Investor: Differential Ventures
Additional Investors: The 98, Forum Ventures
Software Category: Market Research AI
Source: https://www.finsmes.com/2026/09/askpolly-raises-3m-in-seed-funding.html