# Top 29 Art & Design Startups by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 29 art & Design startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $535M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/art-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Cognichip** Cognichip Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognichip) Cognichip Inc. *Founded* 2024 Redwood City, United States **$60M** last round Apr 2026
- 2 [**Gravity** Gravity is a software company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2024 by former Google data and product leaders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gravity) Gravity is a software company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2024 by former Google data and product leaders. *Founded* 2024 Boulder, United States **$53M** last round Sept 2026
- 3 [**Endra** Endra is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) designers and engineers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/endra) Endra is an AI-powered platform designed specifically for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) designers and engineers. *Founded* 2024 Stockholm, Sweden **$50M** last round Jun 2026
- 4 [**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 **$46M** last round May 2026
- 5 [**Phase**](https://millionrounds.com/company/phase) *Founded* - Germany **$45M** last round Oct 2026
- 6 [**Noon**](https://millionrounds.com/company/noon) *Founded* - - **$44M** last round Apr 2026
- 7 [**Provivi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/provivi) *Founded* - United States **$31M** last round Nov 2026
- 8 [**Galux** Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/galux) Galux is a biotechnology company based in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 South Korea **$29M** last round Feb 2026
- 9 [**Canva** Canva Pty Ltd is an Australian multinational software company based in Sydney, known for its user-friendly graphic design platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canva) Canva Pty Ltd is an Australian multinational software company based in Sydney, known for its user-friendly graphic design platform. *Founded* 2012 Sydney, Australia **$25M** last round Jun 2026
- 10 [**Agentrys** Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).](https://millionrounds.com/company/agentrys) Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA). *Founded* 2025 United States **$25M** last round Aug 2026
- 11 [**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 **$19M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**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 **$18M** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**Mother Games** Mother Games is an art and media company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mother-games) Mother Games is an art and media company. *Founded* - Brooklyn, United States **$15M** last round May 2026
- 14 [**Illoca** Illoca is an AI-native enterprise software company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illoca) Illoca is an AI-native enterprise software company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 San Ramon, United States **$13M** last round May 2026
- 15 [**Accipiter Biosciences** Accipiter Biosciences is a biotechnology company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/accipiter-biosciences) Accipiter Biosciences is a biotechnology company. *Founded* 2023 Seattle, United States **$10M** last round Jul 2026
- 16 [**AONIC** Aonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aonic) Aonic is a comprehensive drone solutions provider based in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. *Founded* 2016 Subang Jaya, Sweden **$10M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**Pinch Ta** Pinch Ta focus on developing a content that utilizes AI to enhance creativity, effects, copyright, and commercial utilization issues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pinch-ta) Pinch Ta focus on developing a content that utilizes AI to enhance creativity, effects, copyright, and commercial utilization issues. *Founded* 2022 Shanghai **$10M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**Dessn** Dessn is an AI design-in-production company that supports product teams in designing, prototyping, and exploring directly within a real production codebase.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dessn) Dessn is an AI design-in-production company that supports product teams in designing, prototyping, and exploring directly within a real production codebase. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round May 2026
- 20 [**Buildz Inc** Construction projects should be simple, have certainty, and with no surprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buildz-inc) Construction projects should be simple, have certainty, and with no surprises. *Founded* 2013 Irvine, United States **$5.0M** last round May 2026
- 21 [**DesignCrowd** DesignCrowd is a global online creative marketplace founded in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/designcrowd) DesignCrowd is a global online creative marketplace founded in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. *Founded* 2008 Surry Hills, Australia **$3.3M** last round Jan 2026
- 22 [**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 **$2.4M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**mafer AI** Mafer AI is a Barcelona-based company focused on creating an AI-native operating system tailored for R&D teams in formulation industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mafer-ai) Mafer AI is a Barcelona-based company focused on creating an AI-native operating system tailored for R&D teams in formulation industries. *Founded* - Barcelona, Spain **$2.3M** last round May 2026
- 24 [**Loop Industries** Loop Industries is a leading sustainable plastics technology innovator.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loop-industries) Loop Industries is a leading sustainable plastics technology innovator. *Founded* 2015 Terrebonne, Canada **$2.1M** last round May 2026
- 25 [**Nocturnal** Nocturnal is a PDX-based animation and motion graphics studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nocturnal) Nocturnal is a PDX-based animation and motion graphics studio. *Founded* 2013 Portland, United States **$1.9M** last round Oct 2026
- 26 [**Drafted** Drafted is an AI-powered home design platform based in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/drafted) Drafted is an AI-powered home design platform based in San Francisco. *Founded* 2014 San Francisco, United States **$1.6M** last round May 2026
- 27 [**Élisa Interactive**](https://millionrounds.com/company/elisa-interactive) *Founded* - Canada **$637K** last round Aug 2026
- 28 [**MARS Markets** Mars enables fans to invest in the artists they love.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mars-markets) Mars enables fans to invest in the artists they love. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$50K** last round May 2026
- 29 [**Bettertogether** Bettertogether is a public relations and communications company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bettertogether) Bettertogether is a public relations and communications company. *Founded* 2015 Vienna, United States **$25K** last round May 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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