Born

Berlin, DE · 5 known investors

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.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerSocial

Investors · 5

Accel✓ verifiedPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M

Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)reportedNew York · $100K – $2M

Flyer One VenturesreportedKyiv · $385K – $1.6M

Laton VenturesreportedAmsterdam

Silicon Gardensreported$330K – $1.6M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Undisclosed amountPre-seedAug 2026
Flyer One Ventures (lead), Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, Marathon Fund, Silicon Gardens
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Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Belgrade-Born Founder’s Astute Raises Over €1M Pre-Seed to Reshape B2B Mediatherecursive.com · 2026
Berlin Gaming Startup Born Raises $15M From Tencent, Accel To Combat Loneliness With AI 'Friends' That 15M Users Lovefinance.yahoo.com · 2025
Born Raises $15M: AI Social Companions Funding Targets Loneliness - AI CERTs Newsaicerts.ai · 2025
Born with 15 million US dollars Series A | Startbasestartbase.com · 2025