Series, founded by Yale University students Nathaneo Johnson and Sean Hargrow, is an AI-powered social network designed to connect Gen Z professionals. It addresses the challenges of traditional networking platforms by focusing on genuine connections rather than vanity metrics like follower counts.
Users interact with an "AI Friend" via text message (iMessage or SMS), specifying their desired connection type (e.g., cofounder, investor). The AI then searches the network for suitable matches. If both users agree, Series facilitates a direct group chat.
Series recently secured $3.1 million in pre-seed funding, led by Anne Lee Skates (former Andreessen Horowitz partner) and including investments from Pear VC, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman, and Tim Draper's Draper Goren Blockchain. The company plans to expand beyond college students and develop premium features for enterprise users, including different paid tiers offering more AI agents and customization options.
Series' monetization strategy involves a premium service ("Series Premium") offering businesses faster introductions to potential customers, users, or hires. Pricing tiers range from $200 to $550 per month, providing varying numbers of AI agents and levels of customization.