This AI startup simulated human behavior better than Claude and ChatGPT, then raised $5.35 million 🤖ðŸ§
Inside Artificial Societies' masterclass in conviction-driven fundraising & how to sell an impossible future 💸
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There are pitch decks that ask for permission, and then there are pitch decks that declare a future into existence.
The Y Combinator startup Artificial Societies, which recently raised $5.35 million led by Point72 Ventures, falls firmly into the latter category.
Their 10-slide presentation offers a masterclass in building conviction around an audacious vision while grounding it in immediate traction.
Inside, you will also get full access to Top AI Agent Startups of 2025 & their pitch decks and a list of the top 100 artificial intelligence startups of 2024 (& their pitch decks), and the storytelling patterns that make frontier startups irresistible.
Let’s dive in, break it down & understand why it’s special: