Status
Social simulation for Gen Z
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What they do
Status is a social simulation app built for Gen Z. Users create a persona, pick their first follower, and step into an AI-driven social network built around them, in an original story or inside their favorite show or book. The beta reached 1 million users in 19 days. Founded by CEO Fai Nur (Forbes 30 Under 30, ex-Facebook) with Amit Bhatnagar and Pritesh Kadiwala; Y Combinator W22.
At a glance
- Funding
- $17M combined seed and Series A (May 2026)
- Latest round
- Series A · May 2026
- Investors
- Y Combinator, Abstract Ventures, General Catalyst
- Founders
- Fai Nur, Amit Bhatnagar, Pritesh Kadiwala
Traction
Revenue, growth, retention and usage numbers are visible to members.
Sign in to unlockIn the press
Coverage and mentions from outside FND., pulled straight from the source.
- Status (press release)
Status (press release) · May 20, 2026
With Status, people have created over 13 million AI-powered worlds and characters
Status passed 1M users 19 days after launch; model costs down 95%.
- TechCrunch
TechCrunch · May 19, 2026 · Dominic-Madori Davis
Forget the feed: Status AI raises $17M to turn social media into interactive entertainment
Status announces $17M in combined seed and Series A funding.
- Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Status: Sims but Social Media
YC W22 company profile.
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