Born
Berlin, DE · 6 known investors
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Born builds AI characters designed to grow, evolve, and connect like humans, marketed as virtual friends and AI companions. The company has launched consumer social apps for mobile and is based in Berlin and New York City.
Investors · 6
Accel✓ confirmed by BornPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
How we know: Accel's portfolio page · the company's own site · funding news · startbase.com · Not right? Tell us
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)reportedNew York · $100K – $2M
How we know: press coverage · Not right? Tell us
Flyer One VenturesreportedKyiv · $385K – $1.6M
How we know: press coverage · Not right? Tell us
Laton VenturesreportedAmsterdam
How we know: funding news · startbase.com · Not right? Tell us
Silicon Gardensreported$330K – $1.6M
How we know: press coverage · Not right? Tell us
Also in the syndicate · 1
Tencent
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$15M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $15MSeries ASep 2025 · 2 sources
Accel (lead), Laton Ventures, Tencent
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Born do?
- Born builds AI characters designed to grow, evolve, and connect like humans, marketed as virtual friends and AI companions. The company has launched consumer social apps for mobile and is based in Berlin and New York City.
- Who are Born's investors?
- Born's investors include Accel, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), Flyer One Ventures, Laton Ventures, Silicon Gardens.
- How much funding has Born raised?
- Born has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Born headquartered?
- Born is headquartered in Berlin, DE.


