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
Investors · 7
How we know: Accel's portfolio page · the company's own site · funding news · startbase.com · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Laton Ventures's portfolio page · funding news · startbase.com · Not right? Tell us
How we know: plugandplaytechcenter.com · Not right? Tell us
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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.
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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.



