(PRUnderground) April 8th, 2025
CHAI has been ranked #6 on the Top Lean AI Native Companies Leaderboard, placing it alongside some of the Bay Area’s most iconic AI startups, including Midjourney and Cursor.
This leaderboard tracks the most capital-efficient and high-performing AI-native companies—those that embody the vision put forth by Sam Altman:
“We are now confident we know how to build AGI as we have traditionally understood it… There’ll soon be a 1-person billion dollar company”
CHAI is turning that idea into reality. With a lean team of just 12 engineers, the company has achieved $30M in revenue, resulting in an impressive $2.5M revenue per employee. CHAI’s growth has been exponential, fueled by a bold mission to redefine what’s possible with conversational AI.
As one of the top-performing lean AI companies in the world, CHAI is proving that small, focused teams can compete at the highest level—and win.
For those watching the next generation of AI-native companies rise, CHAI is one to follow closely.
What is CHAI? CHAI is a social AI platform where users can create their own AI. Since its launch three years ago, CHAI has experienced significant growth, particularly among Gen Z users. Now, to support further growth and wider adoption, CHAI has redesigned its brand.
Can you use CHAI AI in a browser? As of March 2025, no. CHAI is focused on delivering the most engaging social AI experience by hiring talented engineers to refine its app. While there are currently no plans for a web app, this may change in the future.
Is CHAI AI safe? CHAI has implemented a range of safety features that allow users to engage in dynamic chats while encouraging them to stay within established guidelines. By building better AI, CHAI aims to enhance user value and experience.
What makes CHAI special? CHAI is designed to be the most engaging social AI, delivering highly entertaining conversations. Many users rely on it to craft interactive stories and immersive experiences.
Why do people love CHAI? CHAI employs advanced AI techniques to increase the entertainment value of its bots. Users chat with AI to write interactive novels and have engaging conversations, supported by a variety of genres that appeal to avid novel readers.
Sometimes regarded as the best free AI chatbot, CHAI is paving its way to widespread adoption of conversational social AI for entertainment.
Who is the founder? William Beauchamp first started building CHAI with his sister in Cambridge UK in 2020. After building the first AI chat platform they relocated to Palo Alto.
Are they hiring? CHAI is a rapidly growing company that is known for paying very high salaries with an intense culture focused on delivering results and iterating quickly. Apply on CHAI’s website.
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