AI gaming startup Born raises $15M to build ‘social’ AI companions that combat loneliness

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TechCrunchSep 10, 2025

AI gaming startup Born raises $15M to build ‘social’ AI companions that combat loneliness

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Born, maker of cute virtual pet Pengu, believes the current chatbot landscape isn't the final form factor for AI friends.

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