Born
Berlin, DE · 6 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.
Investors · 6
Accel✓ verifiedPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)reportedNew York · $100K – $2M
Flyer One VenturesreportedKyiv · $385K – $1.6M
Laton Venturesreported · 2 sourcesAmsterdam
Silicon Gardensreported$330K – $1.6M
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.
In the news
Belgrade-Born Founder’s Astute Raises Over €1M Pre-Seed to Reshape B2B Mediatherecursive.com · Aug 2026Frequently 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.