# Top 24 Art & Design Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 24 best-funded art & Design startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $334M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/art-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Feraru Dynamics** Feraru Dynamics is a designer and manufacturing company that offers vibration-measuring wearable technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feraru-dynamics) Feraru Dynamics is a designer and manufacturing company that offers vibration-measuring wearable technology. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$198M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**MakersPlace** MakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/makersplace) MakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$32M** last round Aug 2021
- 3 [**Biomatter** Biomatter is an innovative company based in Vilnius that focuses on enzyme engineering using its Intelligent Architecture PlatformTM.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biomatter) Biomatter is an innovative company based in Vilnius that focuses on enzyme engineering using its Intelligent Architecture PlatformTM. *Founded* 2018 Vilnius, Lithuania **$25M** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**Circuit Mind** Circuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circuit-mind) Circuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software. *Founded* 2018 Southwark, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2026
- 5 [**Orenda** Orenda Digital Agency offers app development, website creation, and branding, focusing on digital solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orenda) Orenda Digital Agency offers app development, website creation, and branding, focusing on digital solutions. *Founded* 2018 United States **$10M** last round Dec 2025
- 6 [**AWA Studios** AWA Studios is a creative business that offers deals for creators and purchasing terms for comic retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/awa-studios) AWA Studios is a creative business that offers deals for creators and purchasing terms for comic retailers. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$7.4M** last round May 2026
- 7 [**Gemist** Gemist is the first-ever D2C custom jewelry company that allows consumers to design jewelry and try it on before they buy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gemist) Gemist is the first-ever D2C custom jewelry company that allows consumers to design jewelry and try it on before they buy. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Jun 2025
- 8 [**Share Creators** Share Creators is a design and engineering startup based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2018 by CEO Ada Liu.](https://millionrounds.com/company/share-creators) Share Creators is a design and engineering startup based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2018 by CEO Ada Liu. *Founded* 2018 Burlingame, United States **$5.0M** last round Jan 2023
- 9 [**Arcadia Earth** Arcadia Earth is an immersive art and technology platform based in New York, founded in 2018 by experiential artist Valentino Vettori.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcadia-earth) Arcadia Earth is an immersive art and technology platform based in New York, founded in 2018 by experiential artist Valentino Vettori. *Founded* 2018 New York, United States **$3.7M** last round Feb 2022
- 10 [**ArtMaster** ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artmaster) ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague. *Founded* 2018 Prague, Czechia **$3.3M** last round Oct 2026
- 11 [**Korea Space Data** Korea Space Data provides space management and operation services through SaaS technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/korea-space-data) Korea Space Data provides space management and operation services through SaaS technology. *Founded* 2018 Seoul, South Korea **$3.1M** last round Dec 2023
- 12 [**Zypsy** Zypsy, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zypsy) Zypsy, Inc. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$3.0M** last round Jan 2023
- 13 [**Playform** Playform is a no-code AI for creative people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playform) Playform is a no-code AI for creative people. *Founded* 2018 - **$2.4M** last round Jul 2018
- 14 [**Newneek** 뉴닉 (NEWNEEK) is a South Korean media startup founded in July 2018, based in Seoul's Mapo District.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newneek) 뉴닉 (NEWNEEK) is a South Korean media startup founded in July 2018, based in Seoul's Mapo District. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$2.2M** last round Jun 2021
- 15 [**Blackdot** Blackdot is an innovative company based in Austin, Texas, that is transforming the tattoo industry with its fully automatic tattooing device and an online marke](https://millionrounds.com/company/blackdot) Blackdot is an innovative company based in Austin, Texas, that is transforming the tattoo industry with its fully automatic tattooing device and an online marke *Founded* 2018 Austin, United States **$1.8M** last round Sept 2024
- 16 [**Xuanbo Beer** Xuanbo Beer provides a wide range of grapefruit craft beer with low-alcohol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xuanbo-beer) Xuanbo Beer provides a wide range of grapefruit craft beer with low-alcohol. *Founded* 2018 Wenzhou **$1.4M** last round Jan 2025
- 17 [**Wesual** Wesual offers a platform that automates visual content creation for brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wesual) Wesual offers a platform that automates visual content creation for brands. *Founded* 2018 Milan, Italy **$1.4M** last round Apr 2023
- 18 [**Best Beer Japan** Best Beer Japan is a startup based in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, established in May 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/best-beer-japan) Best Beer Japan is a startup based in Asaka, Saitama, Japan, established in May 2018. *Founded* 2018 Asaka, Japan **$1.4M** last round Nov 2024
- 19 [**Morphin** Unlimiting everyday expression with super personalized GIFs on-demand](https://millionrounds.com/company/morphin) Unlimiting everyday expression with super personalized GIFs on-demand *Founded* 2018 Rennes **$1.0M** last round Jun 2018
- 20 [**Culture and Arts for You** Culture and Arts for You develops various art-related knowledge and information contents for MZ generation users.](https://millionrounds.com/company/culture-and-arts-for-you) Culture and Arts for You develops various art-related knowledge and information contents for MZ generation users. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$744K** last round Aug 2022
- 21 [**Groovy X** Groovy X is a digital entertainment company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groovy-x) Groovy X is a digital entertainment company. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$499K** last round Nov 2024
- 22 [**Plukkido** A Plukkido egy többszörösen kitüntetett innováció díjas vállalkozás, amely fizikai és digitális megoldásokat készít a pozitív, játékosabb és problémamentesebb g](https://millionrounds.com/company/plukkido) A Plukkido egy többszörösen kitüntetett innováció díjas vállalkozás, amely fizikai és digitális megoldásokat készít a pozitív, játékosabb és problémamentesebb g *Founded* 2018 Budapest, Hungary **$420K** last round May 2020
- 23 [**Shandy Shack** Shandy Shack is an online marketplace for craft beer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shandy-shack) Shandy Shack is an online marketplace for craft beer. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$210K** last round Apr 2022
- 24 [**QuikLiq** QuikLiq is a tech-forward digital marketplace that provides access to a selection of wine, beer, and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quikliq) QuikLiq is a tech-forward digital marketplace that provides access to a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. *Founded* 2018 Miami Beach, United States **$3K** last round Aug 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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