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AIVC-backedSeries C
San Francisco, USA · Founded 2021

Character.AI

Chat with AI characters that feel human

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About Character.AI

Character.AI lets anyone create and converse with personalized AI characters, from celebrities to original personas. With over 20 million daily active users, it has become the most-used consumer AI product in the world, pioneering the category of social AI companionship.

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Company facts

Category
AI
Funding stage
Series C
Total raised
$150M
Founded
2021
Team size
200-500
HQ
San Francisco
Country
USA
Website
character.ai

Founders of Character.AI

  • Noam Shazeer
  • Daniel De Freitas

Investors backing Character.AI

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • Google

Frequently asked questions

What does Character.AI do?

Character.AI lets anyone create and converse with personalized AI characters, from celebrities to original personas. With over 20 million daily active users, it has become the most-used consumer AI product in the world, pioneering the category of social AI companionship.

Where is Character.AI based?

Character.AI is based in San Francisco, USA.

When was Character.AI founded?

Character.AI was founded in 2021.

How much has Character.AI raised?

Character.AI has raised $150M in their Series C round.

Who founded Character.AI?

Character.AI was founded by Noam Shazeer, Daniel De Freitas.

Who has invested in Character.AI?

Character.AI is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Google.

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