Attention Engineering, a San Francisco-based AI startup developing a desktop assistant powered by AI, has raised $1.25 million in pre-Seed funding.
Investors
The round includes investors such as Lukas Haas (Google DeepMind, Sequoia Scout), Village Global, Liquid 2 Ventures, Bryan Pellegrino (LayerZero), Marvin von Hagen, Felix Schlegal, and other angel investors.
Attention Engineering Use of Funds
The company will use the funding to further develop its AI desktop assistant.
About Attention Engineering
Founded in 2025 by Aidan Guo and Julian Windeck, Attention Engineering is developing an intelligent desktop assistant that proactively supports users in managing and automating their digital workflows. The platform is designed to understand users personally, surface insights about how they use their time, and eventually automate tasks across the desktop environment.
Funding Details
Company: Attention Engineering, Inc.
Raised: $1.25M
Round: Pre-Seed
Funding Date: November 2025
Lead Investor:
Additional Investors: Lukas Haas, Village Global, Liquid 2 Ventures, Bryan Pellegrino, Marvin von Hagen, Felix Schlegal
Company Website: https://attention.inc/
Software Category: AI Productivity / Desktop Automation / Personal AI Assistant
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/attention-engineering-gen-z-startup-founders-fundraising-advice-2025-10