MobAI
MobAI is a Chinese AI startup developing Lunaverse Stories, an AI-powered interactive storytelling mobile app targeting young women aged 18-24 in North America. MobAI was founded in 2026. The company is led by 钟文鼎 (Zhong Wending, also known as Vito). Based in China. Team size: 1-10. Total funding raised: $700K. Latest round: Angel. Key investors include 赤子城科技 (Chizi City Technology, HKEx: 09911.HK).
- Founded
- 2026
- Headquarters
- China
- Team size
- 1-10
- Total funding
- $700K
Value proposition
AI-powered interactive storytelling that generates unique, personalized narrative experiences for each player, combining classic tabletop RPG mechanics (dice-rolling) with real-time AI content generation, motion controls, and multiplayer modes.
Products and solutions
Lunaverse Stories (AI interactive storytelling mobile app for North American young women aged 18-24), Lunaverse IDE (creator tool for AI-assisted scriptwriting, asset generation, and automated publishing), Remix Anywhere (AI system allowing players to insert ideas at any narrative node), Dream Universe (personalized recommendation system tracking player preferences)
Unique value
"We don't invent new categories, we use AI to redo old categories and enhance personalized experiences." Unlike traditional interactive stories with preset plots, Lunaverse Stories generates unique content for each player based on their decisions, preferences, and remix inputs, with two proprietary AI systems (Remix Anywhere and Dream Universe) powering real-time personalization.
Target customer
North American women aged 18-24 who are active on platforms like Wattpad and Goodnovel, with strong willingness to pay for character-driven immersive narratives; content creators who want to turn text into interactive games without technical background
Industries served
AI-powered interactive entertainment, AI storytelling, AI gaming, AI content creation tools
Technology advantage
AI-powered real-time narrative generation with personalized preference tracking; "Dream Universe" system that generates content tailored to individual users rather than ranking existing content; AI-assisted creator tools (Lunaverse IDE) lowering barrier for content creation; strong backing from Hong Kong-listed social entertainment出海 leader Chizi City Technology for overseas localization expertise
How they differentiate
Differentiates through: (1) Two proprietary AI systems - Remix Anywhere for real-time player-driven narrative branching and Dream Universe for personalized content recommendation; (2) Classic tabletop RPG dice-rolling mechanics combined with motion controls and mini-games; (3) Multiplayer mode with split-perspective storytelling; (4) Focus on North American young female demographic (underserved by existing AI storytelling tools); (5) Creator-friendly Lunaverse IDE for no-code interactive content creation
Main competitors
Character.AI, NovelAI, Talefy, AI Dungeon, Wattpad (traditional), Goodnovel (traditional)
Key partnerships
赤子城科技 (Chizi City Technology) - Hong Kong-listed social entertainment出海 leader providing exclusive angel investment and overseas localization expertise
Major milestones
2026-03: Founder Vito left VC job to start MobAI full-time, 2026-07: Completed angel funding round (several hundred万元 RMB) from Chizi City Technology, 2026-07: Lunaverse Stories entered invite-only beta testing, 2026-07: Lunaverse IDE launched in trial for external creators, Targeting mid-Q2 2026 for official Lunaverse Stories launch
Market positioning
Early-stage AI startup targeting the intersection of interactive storytelling, AI-generated content, and mobile gaming for young female audiences in North America. Positioned as an AI-native alternative to traditional interactive fiction platforms like Wattpad and Goodnovel.
Geographic focus
North America (primary target market for Lunaverse Stories app); China (company base)
About 钟文鼎 (Zhong Wending, also known as Vito)
Previously worked at a top-tier VC firm in China; Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (上海财经大学) alumni. Founded MobAI in March 2026 after developing a prompt-driven interactive game called 修仙模拟器 (Cultivation Simulator) as a side project.
Official website: https://www.mobai-game.com/