Series A · AI & Machine Learning · Berlin, Germany · Founded 2022
Born is a Berlin-based AI startup that raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Accel, with participation from Tencent and Laton Ventures, bringing its total funding to $25 million. Founded by CEO Fabian Kamberi alongside co-founders Jannis Ringwald and Stefan Quernhorst, Born creates AI characters designed for shared experiences, with flagship product Pengu enabling users to collaboratively raise virtual pets with friends and family. Since launching in 2022, Born has released five apps that reached #1 globally on the App Store, with Pengu alone attracting over 15 million users worldwide. Unlike traditional AI companions focused on one-on-one conversations, Born's platform emphasizes group interaction and real-world relationship building, positioning itself as addressing digital loneliness by creating AI experiences that enhance rather than replace human connection.