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Martha Stewart co-founds AI startup Hint for home management

ai-technology · 2026-07-29

Martha Stewart has just co-founded a new app called Hint, which launched today. This cutting-edge AI app helps with managing and maintaining homes by building a profile based on public data like property records and local weather. Users can also upload documents such as insurance policies and inspection reports. Hint offers personalized maintenance schedules, a home score, and an AI chatbot for questions about appliances and energy use. Kyle Rush, the co-founder and CTO in New York, mentioned that Stewart plays an active part in shaping the product, focusing on areas like design and branding. Founded in 2024, Hint has raised $10 million from various investors and is available on iOS for free, with plans for a premium version later.

Key facts

  • Martha Stewart is a co-founder of Hint, an AI home management app.
  • Hint launched today and is available for free on iOS.
  • The app uses public data and uploaded documents to create a home profile.
  • Features include maintenance schedules, home score, and AI chatbot.
  • Kyle Rush is CTO and co-founder, based in New York.
  • Yih-Han Ma is CEO and co-founder, based in Charlotte, N.C.
  • Stewart is actively involved but not a financial investor.
  • Hint raised $10 million from multiple investors.

Entities

Artists

  • Martha Stewart

Institutions

  • Hint
  • Montauk Capital
  • Slow Ventures
  • Tusk Venture Partners
  • Energy Impact Partners
  • Amplo VC
  • Hannah Grey
  • OpenAI
  • Gemini
  • Casper
  • Maisonette
  • Red Ventures

Locations

  • New York
  • Charlotte, N.C.

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