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Status AI
Status AI raised $17M seed + Series A from USV, GC, and YC — 13M worlds created as gamified social entertainment replaces passive scrolling.
Stage
seed
Status
private
Coverage
full
Why Status AI is interesting
Status isn't pitching "TikTok but better." It's immersive social entertainment — users create worlds and characters, not just posts. Metrics from coverage: 13M+ worlds created, 5M+ character profiles. Status AI raised $17M seed + Series A from USV, GC, and YC — 13M worlds created as gamified social entertainment replaces passive scrolling.
Key facts
- Disclosed financing: $17M (seed)
- Covered in 1 Venture Capital Tracker article(s)
Industries
AI & Machine Learning Consumer Media & Entertainment
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Related funding articles
Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Status AI's financing or category context.
Last updated: 2026-05-19