Shapes raises $8 million in seed funding to enhance group chat experiences with AI characters. Led by Lightspeed with participation from AI Capital Partners and others, this funding aims to address the challenges of AI psychosis.
Amount Raised
$8 Million
Round Type
Seed
San FranciscoSoftwareMedia And EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceInvestors
Description
Shapes, an app where people and AI characters talk together in group chats, has exited stealth mode and disclosed that it raised $8 million in seed funding. Led by Lightspeed, the funding will help address the issue of 'AI psychosis' in social interactions. Co-founders Anoushka Mittal and Nouri Dingra believe that integrating AI into group chats can enhance user experiences remarkably. The app has already gained over 400,000 monthly active users.
Quick answer
Shapes raised $8 Million in a Seed round, dated April 29, 2026. Investors: AI Capital Partners, AI Grant and Lightspeed. Shapes is based in San Francisco, California, United States.
- How much did Shapes raise?
- Shapes raised $8 Million in a Seed round on April 29, 2026.
- Who invested in Shapes?
- AI Capital Partners, AI Grant and Lightspeed are named as investors in this round.
- Where is Shapes based and how big is it?
- Shapes is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 38 employees.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Media And Entertainment and Software around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Shapes that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Prometheus AI raised $12B (Series B) on June 13, 2026.
- Mimir raised $598K (Pre-Seed) on June 12, 2026.
- Omli raised $1.5M (Seed) on June 12, 2026.
- Artus AI raised an undisclosed amount (Pre-Seed) on June 12, 2026.
- Sunbay raised $635K (Pre-Seed) on June 12, 2026.
- Concentrate AI raised $5M (Pre-Seed) on June 12, 2026.
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