A companion for
the age of AI.
We started Hibiscus because we believe the next decade of software won't be about apps. It will be about a relationship — a persistent, intelligent presence that lives beside you and works on your behalf.
Every chatbot forgets you the moment you close the tab. That's not intelligence. That's amnesia with autocomplete.
Hibiscus is different. Hibiscus remembers. Hibiscus plans. Hibiscus acts. Hibiscus cares about your privacy the way a friend does — not the way a company does.
We're building the AI companion we want to live with for the rest of our lives.
"The best interface is no interface. The best assistant is the one you don't have to ask."
Software should work for you, not the other way around.
Hibiscus was born from a simple frustration: we spend our days context-switching between tabs, tools and notifications, yet nothing truly knows us. Our calendars, inboxes, notes and tasks live in silos, and we are left to stitch them together.
We imagined an AI that could hold the whole picture — your goals, your relationships, your rhythm — and quietly take care of the small stuff so you can focus on what matters.
That AI is Hibiscus.
Values that guide Hibiscus.
These principles shape every decision we make — from code to conversation.
Human-first
Hibiscus is designed to protect your time, energy and attention. Every feature is judged by one question: does it make your life calmer?
Privacy by default
Your data belongs to you. Hibiscus learns from you, but never sells, shares, or trains on your information without explicit consent.
Transparent trust
No black boxes. Hibiscus shows what she remembers, why she acted, and how she reached a decision. You are always in control.
Long-term memory
Conversations are not throwaway. Hibiscus builds a persistent understanding of you, your projects, and the people you care about.
Purposeful action
Hibiscus doesn't just answer questions. She anticipates the next step, drafts the reply, books the meeting, and moves work forward.
Built for everyone
A companion should work across languages, devices, and workflows. Hibiscus is being built to meet you where you already are.
The road to Hibiscus.
- 2023
The spark
A small team begins exploring what a truly personal AI could look like.
2023The spark
A small team begins exploring what a truly personal AI could look like.
- 2024
First prototype
Hibiscus's memory and reasoning layers come together in a private research build.
2024First prototype
Hibiscus's memory and reasoning layers come together in a private research build.
- 2024
Private alpha
Early professionals start using Hibiscus across email, calendar and tasks.
2024Private alpha
Early professionals start using Hibiscus across email, calendar and tasks.
- 2025
Public launch
Hibiscus opens to everyone, one credit at a time, with no subscriptions.
2025Public launch
Hibiscus opens to everyone, one credit at a time, with no subscriptions.
Hibiscus in motion.
Ready to meet Hibiscus?
Start with a few credits, explore the ecosystem, and experience what it feels like to have an AI companion that actually knows you.