# Character.AI

> Consumer AI platform for personalized character chat powered by proprietary LLMs.

## Why it is interesting

Founded by ex-Google researchers behind transformer architecture — a16z-led $150M round at unicorn valuation pre-revenue.

## Profile

- **Stage:** other
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** ai-ml
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## 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

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz

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