Ollie, privacy-focused AI assistant, to shut down November 6
CEO Bill Lennon announced the closure on X, saying the startup could not keep pace with rivals Muse and Instinct.
Ollie, a privacy-focused AI assistant app, will shut down on November 6, 2026, the company announced. The date falls one week after the closure was made public.
CEO and co-founder Bill Lennon announced the shutdown on X on Friday. According to TechCrunch, Lennon said the company could not keep up with competitors such as Muse and Instinct.
Ollie said customers will receive instructions on exporting their data and obtaining refunds in the coming days.
In September 2026, Ollie discussed a $7.5 million seed round led by Khosla Ventures with TechCrunch. The company was one of the first mainstream apps to achieve SOC 2 privacy compliance, and had planned to eventually move into household budgeting.
Quick answers
When is Ollie shutting down?
Ollie will shut down on November 6, 2026, one week after the closure was announced.
What happens to Ollie users' data and payments?
Ollie said customers will receive instructions on exporting data and getting refunds in the coming days.