# Shapes

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shapes-2

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.shapes.inc
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 29, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Shapes Inc., based in the US, provides a multiplayer AI application that enhances user interaction through character-driven conversations, appealing to gamers, students, and content creators with customizable AI personalities. Based in San Francisco, US, Shapes Inc. was co-founded by Anushk Mittal (CEO as of 2026) and Noorie Dhingra, in 2022. The company focuses on a multiplayer AI platform that fosters interactive user experiences. The company has secured USD 8.00 Mn in Seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from Alpha Intelligence Capital and AI Grant Fund, aims at enhancing product offerings and user reach. Shapes Inc. is primarily known for its innovative multiplayer AI application, which facilitates interactive experiences for users through character-driven conversations. The core offerings of the platform enable users to engage with a wide array of AI models, each designed for distinct functionalities including role-playing, educational interactions, and creative storytelling. Users can customize AI personalities, providing a unique blend of flexibility and engagement that appeals to various demographics, including gamers, students, and content creators. The application is available across multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, targeting a global user base that values interactive technology and community engagement. The revenue model for Shapes Inc. largely revolves around subscription-based access to premium AI models, which are generally offered at competitive pricing compared to industry standards. Users can subscribe for additional features and enhanced functionalities that expand their interaction capabilities within the app. The company provides access to over 300 AI models, including flagship offerings that usually incur a monthly fee. Clients primarily include individual users seeking entertainment and interaction, as well as educational institutions looking to leverage AI for learning purposes. Transactions typically occur directly between the platform and consumers through digital subscriptions, ensuring a streamlined and user-friendly purchasing process. The company plans to use the April 2026 funding to accelerate product development and increase user acquisition.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 29, 2026, $8M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Alpha Intelligence Capital, AI Grant Fund
- Seed, Jun 30, 2022 — Lightspeed Venture Partners

## Investors

- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Seed
- Alpha Intelligence Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alpha-intelligence-capital) — Seed
- AI Grant Fund — Seed