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Born

Berlin, DE · 7 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.

Founders & leadership

FK
Fabian KamberiFounder
JR
Jannis RingwaldFounder
SQ
Stefan QuernhorstFounder

Investors · 7

Funding

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$15M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025

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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, Laton Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), Flyer One Ventures, Silicon Gardens, Tencent Holdings.
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.