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Rocket Ship Rating: 92 out of 100

Born builds AI characters that grow, evolve, and connect like humans.

Also known as Born, SLAY GmbH

  • Consumer apps & social
  • AI native
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-20
Business model
B2C
Founded
2022
Customers
teenagers
Legal name
SLAY GmbH
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Record updated 20 September 2026

About

Born is building AI friends designed to enter people’s lives at the right moment and grow with them over time. These companions are made for conversation, play, and everyday connection, and are designed to feel natural, social, and emotionally relevant.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$15MSum of rounds, as of 2026-09-20Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Series A, $15M2025-09-10

Funding rounds

Series A
$15M2025-09-10, Company stated

Products

Other
Friends
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Life
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