Quick answers
Did Erik Tillberg co-found Orbits?
Yes. The Orbits funding announcement distributed on September 16, 2026 describes him as "co-founder and CTO", and the trade site Tech Startups wrote the same day that "Ahmed founded Orbits with CTO Erik Tillberg".
What does Orbits build?
Bit, an AI household assistant for iOS and Android that handles family scheduling, communications and real-world errands such as reservations and service coordination, according to the company's announcement of September 16, 2026.
How much has Orbits raised?
Close to $2 million USD, about $2.6 million CAD, in a pre-seed round announced September 16, 2026, from the Andreessen Horowitz Speedrun fund, N49P, Garage Capital and angel investors.
What did Erik Tillberg do before Orbits?
Tech Startups reported on September 16, 2026 that he previously worked as an AI researcher at the University of Toronto. No earlier employer could be confirmed from a page opened on September 22, 2026.