ObEN
ObEN is an artificial intelligence (AI) company that is building a decentralized AI platform for intelligent avatars, enabling never before possible social and virtual interactions. The company’s technology allows users to create intelligent 3D avatars that look, sound, and behave like them. Deployed on the blockchain, ObEN’s Personal AI (PAI) technology enables users to create, use, and manage their own PAI on a secure, decentralized platform. Founded in 2014, ObEN is a Tencent, Softbank Ventures Korea and HTC Vive X portfolio company and is located at Idealab in Pasadena, California. To learn more about ObEN, please visit oben.com.
ObEN
ObEN is an artificial intelligence (AI) company that is building a decentralized AI platform for intelligent avatars, enabling never before possible social and virtual interactions. The company’s technology allows users to create intelligent 3D avatars that look, sound, and behave like them. Deployed on the blockchain, ObEN’s Personal AI (PAI) technology enables users to create, use, and manage their own PAI on a secure, decentralized platform. Founded in 2014, ObEN is a Tencent, Softbank Ventures Korea and HTC Vive X portfolio company and is located at Idealab in Pasadena, California. To learn more about ObEN, please visit oben.com.
TL;DR
What they do: Build personalized AI-powered 3D avatars and a decentralized Personal AI (PAI) platform
Founded / HQ: 2014, Pasadena, California
Notable investors: Tencent; CrestValue Capital
Total funding (reported): USD 23,700,000 (last funding date 2018-01-09)
Employee count (snapshot): 11
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Personalization and virtual/social interaction through AI-driven avatars and decentralized identity/control.
Founded
2014
Industry
Artificial Intelligence; Virtual/augmented reality avatars
Funding Track Record
7700000
Reported Series A announced Nov 3, 2016
5000000
Reported strategic investment from Tencent
Crunchbase lists a Series B as the most recent round with last funding date Jan 9, 2018
Investor Signal
“Presence of strategic investors such as Tencent and leading role by CrestValue Capital indicates participation from large strategic and China-focused investors”