Charms Interactive, Inc. Raises $1.5 Million Pre-Seed

Charms Interactive, Inc., a United States-based company building the economy for AI characters, has raised $1.5 million pre-seed funding.

Investors

This round was backed by Lattice, JME, Coinbase Ventures Base Ecosystem Fund, and Gidorah via Echo, with additional support from a grant by World Foundation. Participating angel investors include Ari Mannan, Henry Chen, Selo, Rubén Domínguez Ibar, and Ben Friedel.

Charms Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to bring its platform to more creators, fans, and early communities, and to support the infrastructure and ongoing AI compute costs required for its character-based economy.

About Charms

Founded in 2026, Charms Interactive, Inc. is a company that provides a platform that enables users to create, interact with, and own AI-powered digital characters. The company combines artificial intelligence, social experiences, and onchain technology to build evolving AI characters with persistent memory and community-driven engagement. Its platform focuses on interactive AI personalities, creator tools, and digital ownership within the emerging AI character economy.

Funding Details

Company: Charms Interactive, Inc.
Raised: $1.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: May 12, 2026
Lead Investor: Lattice, JME, Coinbase Ventures Base Ecosystem Fund, Gidorah via Echo, World Foundation
Additional Investors: Ari Mannan, Henry Chen, Selo, Rubén Domínguez Ibar, Ben Friedel
Company Website: https://charms.ai/
Software Category: AI Platforms
Source: https://www.eweek.com/press-release/charms-closes-1-5m-pre-seed-to-launch-the-ai-character-economy/