Singapore's Acti Raises Millions to Turn Your Keyboard Into a Smart AI Assistant

Acti, a startup based in Singapore, has secured 5.3 million dollars in seed funding to develop its innovative AI keyboard technology.

The round was led by BITKRAFT Ventures and will support engineering efforts along with building a community of developers.

The Rise of On-Device AI Assistants

Keyboards have evolved over decades from simple mechanical tools into digital interfaces that now handle complex tasks.

Acti aims to make the keyboard the central point for AI that understands user habits across different apps without needing extra software.

This approach keeps personal data stored safely on the device rather than scattered in cloud services controlled by big companies.

Users can create custom skills by describing needs in plain language, allowing quick actions like translations or scheduling with one key press.

Why User Control Matters in AI

Such technology could help everyday people in busy cities manage work and life more efficiently by reducing time spent switching between apps.

In the coming years this model may influence how AI agents develop worldwide by prioritizing privacy and ownership of personal information.

Early testers have already built over one thousand custom skills showing strong interest from the community.

Overall the funding highlights growing investor confidence in tools that put users first in the fast expanding world of artificial intelligence.