Everyone is building with AI right now. The hard question is: what’s actually worth building? The 2026 Friends & Family: Architects of the Human Experience cohort is our answer. Six consumer companies going after the texture of daily life: how families find childcare, how creatives stop chasing late payments, how communities access opportunity. They’re using today’s tools to redesign those experiences from the ground up. These are problems the industry has walked right past. These founders didn’t.
We’re investing $300,000 in each team at the earliest stage, selected from over 700 applicants. What set them apart wasn’t just a strong deck, but an uncommon combination of clarity about who they’re building for and conviction about why it matters. We’re proud to back them, and we can’t wait to see what they build.
Bisque is a survey platform that actually cares if you get good data.
but cute is a character-driven IP universe centered on emotional imperfection.
Face Card is an AI assistant that helps creatives & freelancers get paid faster, enabling them to invoice and advance late payments all through SMS.
Groupr is building Costco for SNAP consumers, making bulk buying accessible and affordable for the communities who need it most.
Sachi connects families with trusted educators for flexible, high-quality childcare.
The Selling Network is an AI resale engine that automates everything required to drive a sale as quickly as possible across all major marketplaces.
If you’re interested in connecting, investing, or supporting any of these companies, contact us at programs@slauson.co. We hope to hear from you soon.
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So proud! F&F 2026 let’s go!