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Teen Coder Raises $1 Million for San Francisco Startup

2/3/2025

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Toby Brown, a 16-year-old coder from London, is relocating to San Francisco to launch his AI start-up, Beem.
He has successfully raised $1 million in funding from Silicon Valley investors.
His parents, Claire and Alastair, will support him by accompanying him but will leave him with a family friend.
A pop-art depiction of the Statue of Liberty represents his aspirations for success.

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Story summary

Toby Brown, a 16-year-old coder from London, is relocating to San Francisco to launch his AI start-up, Beem.
He has successfully raised $1 million in funding from Silicon Valley investors.
His parents, Claire and Alastair, will support him by accompanying him but will leave him with a family friend.
A pop-art depiction of the Statue of Liberty represents his aspirations for success.