News Summary

• Series, a social networking app, announced that it raised a $5.1 million pre-seed round.
• Series considers itself to be a next-generation social networking platform, rather than an AI app.
• Users text a phone number (Series AI) on iMessage, explaining who they are.
• From there, Series AI messages the user back, offering what is called “shares” of posts from other people also using Series AI looking to connect for a similar reason.
• The platform recently opened up beyond its college-student base but still aims to target Gen Z and professionals.