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Art & Design startups founded in 2021

14 art & Design startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 14 that have raised the most, $154M between them, with the United States the most common home.

$154Mraised by these 14
14on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Cradleraised the most
  1. 1CradleCradle Bio B.V.

    Cradle Bio B.V.

    Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$73Mlast round Nov 2024
  2. 2Metaplex StudiosMetaplex Studios, founded in 2021, is a developer studio that creates open-source web3 tools for managing and scaling digital assets, primarily NFTs, on the Sol

    Metaplex Studios, founded in 2021, is a developer studio that creates open-source web3 tools for managing and scaling digital assets, primarily NFTs, on the Sol

    Founded 2021Bellevue, United States$47Mlast round Jan 2022
  3. 3MunchFood delivery Platform

    Food delivery Platform

    Founded 2021United Kingdom$8.7Mlast round Nov 2023
  4. 4TRLabTRLab is an art-and-technology company founded in 2021, with headquarters in New York and Hong Kong.

    TRLab is an art-and-technology company founded in 2021, with headquarters in New York and Hong Kong.

    Founded 2021Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China$5.0Mlast round Sept 2023
  5. 5DanvasDanvas is a luxury digital art display company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021.

    Danvas is a luxury digital art display company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2021West Hollywood, United States$5.0Mlast round Jul 2022
  6. 6Sturdy ExchangeSturdy Exchange is a Los Angeles-based NFT exchange platform and marketplace tailored for music artists, creators, brands, and entertainers.

    Sturdy Exchange is a Los Angeles-based NFT exchange platform and marketplace tailored for music artists, creators, brands, and entertainers.

    Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$4.3Mlast round Sept 2021
  7. 7Exchange ArtFirst and Only Multichain Art-Focused Marketplace powering the creator economy in the digital world

    First and Only Multichain Art-Focused Marketplace powering the creator economy in the digital world

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.2Mlast round Sept 2022
  8. 8LimnaLimna is an innovative AI-powered art advisor app that assists users in purchasing art with confidence.

    Limna is an innovative AI-powered art advisor app that assists users in purchasing art with confidence.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Sept 2021
  9. 9ArtizenArtizen is a community fund and match-funding platform dedicated to supporting projects in art, science, technology, design, and culture.

    Artizen is a community fund and match-funding platform dedicated to supporting projects in art, science, technology, design, and culture.

    Founded 2021Midland, Slovenia$2.2Mlast round May 2023
  10. 10Bright MomentsBright Moments is an on-chain Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that specializes in in-person NFT minting experiences.

    Bright Moments is an on-chain Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that specializes in in-person NFT minting experiences.

    Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$1.6Mlast round Aug 2021
  11. 11BlockArtThe BlockArt protocol and ecosystem empower creators with NFT tooling and infrastructure at the intersection of creative coding, data art, and blockchains.

    The BlockArt protocol and ecosystem empower creators with NFT tooling and infrastructure at the intersection of creative coding, data art, and blockchains.

    Founded 2021Amsterdam, Netherlands$1.0Mlast round Jul 2021
  12. 12Rush RotoRush Roto puts professional-level product video where editing skills are not required.

    Rush Roto puts professional-level product video where editing skills are not required.

    Founded 2021Dover, United States$340Klast round Aug 2023
  13. 13NewmismaThe decentralized powerhouse that unites, empowers and incentivizes comics communities.

    The decentralized powerhouse that unites, empowers and incentivizes comics communities.

    Founded 2021Berkeley, United States$250Klast round Mar 2022
  14. 14MARS MarketsMars enables fans to invest in the artists they love.

    Mars enables fans to invest in the artists they love.

    Founded 2021New York, United States$50Klast round May 2026
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
Rounds we tracksource: Millionrounds

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