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Character.AI
Consumer AI platform for personalized character chat powered by proprietary LLMs.
Stage
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Status
private
Coverage
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Why Character.AI is interesting
Founded by ex-Google researchers behind transformer architecture — a16z-led $150M round at unicorn valuation pre-revenue.
Key facts
- Series A (2023): $150M led by a16z at $1B valuation (BusinessWire)
- Co-investors: Nat Friedman, Elad Gil, SV Angel, A Capital participated; no additional VCT-directory funds named
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Industries
AI & Machine Learning
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Last updated: 2026-07-24