TEA AI Raises $10M to Launch Peako: The Next-Gen AI Calorie Tracker

New health companion app aims to redefine the macros tracker with a focus on "soft discipline" and adaptive AI.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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TEA AI, a consumer tech startup, has raised $10 million in two funding rounds led by Linear Capital and Eminence Ventures to launch Peako, a next-generation AI-powered calorie tracker and health companion app. Peako is built on the philosophy of "soft discipline," aiming to be a supportive presence that nudges, listens, and evolves with the user, rather than enforcing strict rules. The founding team includes experts from MIT, Hugging Face, Blizzard Entertainment, and Apple.

Why it matters

The launch of Peako represents a broader shift in consumer AI toward more adaptive, human-centered companionship, moving away from simple task automation. The app's focus on "soft discipline" and cooperative goal-setting aims to address the common issue of burnout associated with traditional food tracking apps, potentially making it easier for users to maintain healthier habits in the long run.

The details

Peako uses multimodal intelligence to understand how people naturally think, feel, and behave, and encourages long-term engagement through interactive design. The app is currently available via private beta, and users interested in a more supportive and intelligent health companion can join the waitlist.

  • Peako v1.0 is currently available via private beta.
  • TEA AI raised $10 million in two funding rounds in February 2026.

The players

TEA AI

A consumer tech startup advancing human–computer relationships.

Yifeng Yin

Co-founder and CEO of TEA AI.

Zoey Jin

Founding Product Manager and gamification expert formerly at Blizzard.

Hang Song

Co-Founder of TEA AI and MIT alumnus.

Linear Capital

One of the lead investors in TEA AI's funding rounds.

Eminence Ventures

One of the lead investors in TEA AI's funding rounds.

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What they’re saying

“We are here to bridge that gap.”

— Yifeng Yin, Co-founder and CEO of TEA AI

“We designed Peako to feel less like a tool and more like a presence.”

— Zoey Jin, Founding Product Manager and gamification expert formerly at Blizzard

“We believe that in the AI era, the most powerful interface will be a relationship—one that understands, adapts, and grows with you.”

— Hang Song, Co-Founder of TEA AI and MIT alumnus

What’s next

Peako v1.0 is currently available via private beta. Users interested in a more supportive and intelligent health companion can join the waitlist at https://www.peako.app/.

The takeaway

The launch of Peako represents a shift in consumer AI toward more adaptive, human-centered companionship, moving away from rigid frameworks common in most diet, fitness, and health apps. By focusing on "soft discipline" and cooperative goal-setting, the app aims to make it easier for users to maintain healthier habits in the long run.