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September 10, 2025

Accel backs ‘co-parenting’ AI companion app in $15m Series A

Born builds consumer AI “characters” for emotional connection

Berlin-based AI companion app Born has raised $15m in Series A funding from investors including Accel, Tencent and Laton Ventures.

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is Sifted's editorial assistant and producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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