# Status AI

> Status AI raised $17M seed + Series A from USV, GC, and YC — 13M worlds created as gamified social entertainment replaces passive scrolling.

## Why it 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.

## Profile

- **Stage:** seed
- **Status:** private
- **Industries:** ai-ml, consumer, media-entertainment
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-19

## Key facts

- Disclosed financing: $17M (seed)
- Covered in 1 Venture Capital Tracker article(s)

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-status-ai-17m-gamified-social-nyc

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/status-ai