webAI

webAI envisions a future where AI empowers individuals and organizations without compromising privacy, harnessing the power of local device-based intelligence. By pioneering solutions that run independently of the cloud, webAI is redefining trust and control in AI technology.

Our mission fuels innovation through privacy-first AI, enabling secure, seamless, and scalable applications that integrate deeply into everyday workflows and complex enterprises alike. We strive to create a landscape where the transformative capabilities of AI are accessible on the edge, shaping safer, smarter, and more resilient digital experiences.

Through robust technologies like Navigator, webFrame, and Companion, we are building the infrastructure for next-generation AI systems that respect user autonomy and privacy, inspiring confidence in the adoption of AI across industries and communities worldwide.

We've been tracking webAI since they emerged from stealth, and honestly, they're tackling one of the biggest pain points in AI adoption: the whole "your data goes to someone else's computer" problem. Founded in 2019 by three engineers who clearly saw the privacy writing on the wall, this Austin-based company has built something genuinely different.

What caught our attention isn't just another AI startup claiming to be revolutionary. It's that webAI actually delivers on running sophisticated AI models entirely on your own hardware—no cloud required, no data leaving your building.

The Privacy-First Approach That Actually Works

Here's where webAI gets interesting: their webAI Assistant runs completely offline. We're talking about a fully functional AI assistant that never phones home, never uploads your conversations, and never leaves your device. For enterprises dealing with sensitive data, this isn't just nice-to-have—it's often legally required.

Their webFrame technology is particularly clever. Instead of trying to cram massive language models onto single devices (which usually means terrible performance), they split models across multiple machines in your network. It's like having a distributed AI brain that stays entirely within your control.

Navigator Makes Training Surprisingly Simple

What really impressed us was Navigator, their drag-and-drop training interface. We've seen too many AI platforms that require a PhD in machine learning just to get started. Navigator lets you train models using your existing hardware without writing a single line of code.

The fact that you can customize models with your own data—while keeping everything local—addresses a huge gap in the market. Most businesses want AI that understands their specific workflows, but they don't want to send proprietary information to OpenAI or Google.

Enterprise-Ready with Companion

Their newest product, Companion, shows webAI understands the enterprise game. This isn't just another chatbot—it's designed to integrate directly into existing workflows and business processes. The security-first design means IT departments can actually sleep at night.

At a $700 million valuation after their Series A, investors clearly believe in the vision. We think they're right—as privacy regulations tighten and data breaches make headlines, local AI isn't just smart, it's inevitable.