Ghost raises $11M for Core, a $3,499 personal computer for AI agents

Ghost Emerges from Stealth with Significant Funding

Ghost, a new company founded by 19-year-old Zain Javaid, has announced its emergence from stealth mode after a year of development. The company secured an $11 million seed funding round. This investment was led by Andreessen Horowitz, with additional participation from Abstract, Audacious Ventures, SV Angel, and Nova.

Introducing Core: A Dedicated AI Computer

Ghost's inaugural product is Core, a personal computer specifically engineered for AI agents. Core is designed to centralize a user's data, encompassing desktop files, applications, and smart home devices, into a single hardware unit. The device is intended to continuously run AI agents that can function as assistants, perform tasks, and interpret user behavior without constant prompting.

Hardware and Software Specifications

The Core computer is equipped with an Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 SFF Blackwell GPU, which is integrated into the device's $3,499 price. It also features its own software layer, browser, and filing system. Core comes with three preinstalled AI models: Qwen-3.8-Next, Qwen-3.8-27B, and Gemma-4-31B. Users can also install other models from Hugging Face or load their own trained models.

Availability and Access

Core is described as a "brain in a box" without a screen, accessible via a phone or app. A voice mode is also available through the Core app. Preorders for the first batch of Core devices began on Monday, with shipping anticipated for the last week of October.

Differentiation from General-Purpose Computers

Javaid stated that Core's hardware and software are purpose-built for running AI agents, with models pre-installed, unlike general-purpose computers such as the Mac Mini, which can be configured for AI but are not designed specifically for it. This specialization aims to provide a more optimized experience for continuous AI operations.