Series
About Series
Series is a Consumer Internet startup based in New York, NY that has raised $8.2M in venture capital across 2 funding rounds since 2025. The company reached Pre-Seed stage in April 2026 with a $5.1M round led by institutional investors. Series's investor base includes 9 institutional funds, with Parable leading the most recent equity round.
Series is an AI-powered social networking platform built entirely inside iMessage. Founded by Yale students Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, Series uses AI agents to facilitate warm, double opt-in introductions between users. Users text a Series AI number on iMessage describing who they are and who they want to meet; the AI responds with curated "shares" — carousels of other users' profile cards — enabling private introductions without exchanging phone numbers. Active across 750+ college campuses with an 82% Day 30 retention rate, Series has expanded beyond students to target Gen Z and young professionals.
Series Funding Rounds Timeline
2 rounds · $8.2M raised · since 2025
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Lead investor | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | April 2026 | $5.1M | — | — | Pear VC, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Steve Huffman, Edward Tian |
| Pre-Seed | April 2025 | $3.1M | — | Parable | Pear VC, DGB.VC, 47th Street, Radicle Impact, Uncommon Projects, Steve Huffman, Edward Tian |
Investors in Series
9 institutional investors across 2 rounds
Lead investors
Co-investors
Recent news about Series
- Pre-SeedAI Social Network Series Raises $5.1M Pre-Seed FundingApril 2026
Questions about Series
How much has Series raised?
Series has raised $8.2M across 2 funding rounds since 2025.
Who are the investors of Series?
Series's investors include Parable, Pear VC, Radicle Impact, DGB.VC, 47th Street, Uncommon Projects, Iqram Magdon-Ismail, Steve Huffman, Edward Tian.
When was Series's last funding round?
Series's most recent round was a $5.1M Pre-Seed in April 2026.
Where is Series headquartered?
Series is headquartered in New York, NY, and was founded in 2025 by Nathaneo Johnson, Sean Hargrow.