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Art & Design startups in the United States

180 art & Design startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.1B between them, with San Francisco the most common home.

$2.1Braised by these 50
180on our record in all
San Franciscomost common home
Highland Materialsraised the most
  1. 1Highland MaterialsHighland Materials is a global leader in the manufacture of poly silicon.

    Highland Materials is a global leader in the manufacture of poly silicon.

    Founded 2023Johnson City, United States$256Mlast round Apr 2024
  2. 2BackflipBackflip is a real estate financial technology company that assists residential real estate investors in sourcing, analyzing, and financing fix-and-flip projects.

    Backflip is a real estate financial technology company that assists residential real estate investors in sourcing, analyzing, and financing fix-and-flip projects.

    Founded 2020Austin, United States$140Mlast round Dec 2025
  3. 3DFineDFINE partners with artists and galleries to change and give artwork a new level of transparency and liquidity.

    DFINE partners with artists and galleries to change and give artwork a new level of transparency and liquidity.

    Founded 2019United States$127Mlast round Apr 2012
  4. 4ProviviFounded -United States$124Mlast round Nov 2026
  5. 5MasterworksMasterworks is a construction company that specializes in real estate investment and property development services.

    Masterworks is a construction company that specializes in real estate investment and property development services.

    Founded 2017United States$110Mlast round Oct 2021
  6. 6Quantum ArtFounded -United States$108Mlast round Dec 2025
  7. 7CognichipCognichip Inc.

    Cognichip Inc.

    Founded 2024Redwood City, United States$93Mlast round Apr 2026
  8. 8GravityGravity is a software company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2024 by former Google data and product leaders.

    Gravity is a software company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2024 by former Google data and product leaders.

    Founded 2024Boulder, United States$86Mlast round Sept 2026
  9. 9MerakiMeraki provides Cisco-based, cloud-controlled Wi-Fi and routing and security products for distributed wired and wireless networks.

    Meraki provides Cisco-based, cloud-controlled Wi-Fi and routing and security products for distributed wired and wireless networks.

    Founded 2006San Francisco, United States$80Mlast round Jul 2012
  10. 10ArzedaWe harness the power of Intelligent Protein Design TechnologyTM to create enzyme products solving industry's toughest challenges

    We harness the power of Intelligent Protein Design TechnologyTM to create enzyme products solving industry's toughest challenges

    Founded 2009Seattle, United States$65Mlast round Sept 2024
  11. 11EcoMotorsEcoMotors was an American company founded in 2008 and based in Allen Park, Michigan.

    EcoMotors was an American company founded in 2008 and based in Allen Park, Michigan.

    Founded 2008Allen Park, United States$59Mlast round Oct 2015
  12. 12Art.comArt.com is an online platform designed to sell wall art and decorative items.

    Art.com is an online platform designed to sell wall art and decorative items.

    Founded 1998Indianapolis, United States$56Mlast round Jan 2013
  13. 13Paddle8Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.

    Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.

    Founded 2011United States$51Mlast round Oct 2015
  14. 14MotifFounded -United States$48Mlast round Jan 2025
  15. 15KreaFounded -United States$47Mlast round Apr 2025
  16. 16Metaplex 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
  17. 1799designs99designs by Vista is a leading global creative platform and the largest online graphic design marketplace.

    99designs by Vista is a leading global creative platform and the largest online graphic design marketplace.

    Founded 2008Richmond, United States$45Mlast round Apr 2015
  18. 18ArtsyArtsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.

    Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$33Mlast round May 2025
  19. 19MakersPlaceMakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California.

    MakersPlace was a curated digital art marketplace founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California.

    Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$32Mlast round Aug 2021
  20. 20Pictage, Inc.Pictage provides online proofing, marketing, e-Commerce and print fulfillment solutions for professional photographers.

    Pictage provides online proofing, marketing, e-Commerce and print fulfillment solutions for professional photographers.

    Founded 2000Torrance, United States$32Mlast round Mar 2011
  21. 21RecraftRecraft is a generative AI design platform that enables designers to create and edit vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics.

    Recraft is a generative AI design platform that enables designers to create and edit vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$30Mlast round May 2025
  22. 22OnRequest ImagesOnRequest Images is a Seattle-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in photography and imaging services.

    OnRequest Images is a Seattle-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in photography and imaging services.

    Founded 2002Seattle, United States$27Mlast round Jun 2010
  23. 23ServergyServergy produces Cleantech Server, an industrial-grade blade server that uses up a fraction of the power and space of traditional servers.

    Servergy produces Cleantech Server, an industrial-grade blade server that uses up a fraction of the power and space of traditional servers.

    Founded 2009McKinney, United States$26Mlast round Nov 2013
  24. 24Design PickleDesign Pickle is a subscription-based creative services platform that provides unlimited graphic design, custom illustration, motion graphics, and presentation

    Design Pickle is a subscription-based creative services platform that provides unlimited graphic design, custom illustration, motion graphics, and presentation

    Founded 2015Scottsdale, United States$25Mlast round Feb 2022
  25. 25NetgainNetGain has the largest digital marketing agency to provide web design, development, SEO, graphics and digital marketing services.

    NetGain has the largest digital marketing agency to provide web design, development, SEO, graphics and digital marketing services.

    Founded 2008United States$25Mlast round Feb 2017
  26. 26AgentrysAgentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).

    Agentrys is an applied research team dedicated to advancing chip design through Agentic Design Automation (ADA).

    Founded 2025United States$25Mlast round Aug 2026
  27. 27ChairishChairish is an online marketplace for home furniture, art, and decor.

    Chairish is an online marketplace for home furniture, art, and decor.

    Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$24Mlast round Jun 2023
  28. 28ArtoryArtory is a blockchain-secured digital registry and tokenization platform based in New York and Berlin.

    Artory is a blockchain-secured digital registry and tokenization platform based in New York and Berlin.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$23Mlast round Sept 2021
  29. 29Accipiter BiosciencesAccipiter Biosciences is a biotechnology company.

    Accipiter Biosciences is a biotechnology company.

    Founded 2023Seattle, United States$23Mlast round Jul 2026
  30. 30MotivaMotiva is a philosophical art firm that represents visual artwork illustrating the essential core of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs.

    Motiva is a philosophical art firm that represents visual artwork illustrating the essential core of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs.

    Founded 2019United States$22Mlast round Nov 2002
  31. 31KnapsackKnapsack is a design company that offers web design and SEO services.

    Knapsack is a design company that offers web design and SEO services.

    Founded 2012Lynchburg, United States$22Mlast round Oct 2025
  32. 32Mother GamesMother Games is an art and media company.

    Mother Games is an art and media company.

    Founded -Brooklyn, United States$20Mlast round May 2026
  33. 33GraphiqGraphiq connects companies with high quality graphic designers.

    Graphiq connects companies with high quality graphic designers.

    Founded 2015United States$17Mlast round Mar 2013
  34. 34NiioDigital Art Distribution Network - Experience the worlds finest multi-format digital art (video to VR)

    Digital Art Distribution Network - Experience the worlds finest multi-format digital art (video to VR)

    Founded 2014Sacramento, United States$15Mlast round Sept 2021
  35. 35WireImageWireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.

    WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.

    Founded 2001New York, United States$15Mlast round May 2006
  36. 36WedPicsWedPics is the #1 Photo & Video Sharing app created specifically to capture the entire wedding experience...and it's FREE.

    WedPics is the #1 Photo & Video Sharing app created specifically to capture the entire wedding experience...and it's FREE.

    Founded 2010Redwood City, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2015
  37. 37Orchestra SoftwareOrchestra Software operates as an enterprise software company.

    Orchestra Software operates as an enterprise software company.

    Founded 2009Portland, United States$14Mlast round Jan 2019
  38. 38DeviantArtDeviantArt is an online art gallery and community creating the cultural context for how art is created, discovered, and shared.

    DeviantArt is an online art gallery and community creating the cultural context for how art is created, discovered, and shared.

    Founded 2000Los Angeles, United States$14Mlast round Sept 2013
  39. 39Paint NitePaint Nite offers consumers a creative social experience at local bars.

    Paint Nite offers consumers a creative social experience at local bars.

    Founded 2012Somerville, United States$13Mlast round Jul 2023
  40. 40IllocaIlloca is an AI-native enterprise software company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2024.

    Illoca is an AI-native enterprise software company based in San Ramon, California, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024San Ramon, United States$13Mlast round May 2026
  41. 41Digital FuelDigital Fuel provides a marketing plan, inbound marketing, social media, lead generation, SEO, graphic design, and photography services.

    Digital Fuel provides a marketing plan, inbound marketing, social media, lead generation, SEO, graphic design, and photography services.

    Founded 2020United States$13Mlast round Mar 2008
  42. 42Saatchi ArtSaatchi Art is an online art gallery and social market platform connecting users with art and artists they love.

    Saatchi Art is an online art gallery and social market platform connecting users with art and artists they love.

    Founded 2010Santa Monica, United States$11Mlast round Apr 2013
  43. 43VideoTutorVideoTutor is an AI-powered personalized learning platform that offers interactive video-based tutorials.

    VideoTutor is an AI-powered personalized learning platform that offers interactive video-based tutorials.

    Founded -San Jose, United States$11Mlast round Oct 2025
  44. 44Bella PicturesBella Pictures offers photography and videography packages for weddings, expert advice, a variety of album options, and other services.

    Bella Pictures offers photography and videography packages for weddings, expert advice, a variety of album options, and other services.

    Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Dec 2009
  45. 45OrendaOrenda Digital Agency offers app development, website creation, and branding, focusing on digital solutions.

    Orenda Digital Agency offers app development, website creation, and branding, focusing on digital solutions.

    Founded 2018United States$10Mlast round Dec 2025
  46. 46Color FactoryColor Factory is an interactive art exhibition and immersive museum that celebrates the joy of color through engaging, multisensory installations.

    Color Factory is an interactive art exhibition and immersive museum that celebrates the joy of color through engaging, multisensory installations.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$10Mlast round May 2021
  47. 47NeftNEFT is a peer-to-peer marketplace backed by multi-blockchain.

    NEFT is a peer-to-peer marketplace backed by multi-blockchain.

    Founded 2022United States$10Mlast round Sept 2015
  48. 48LogoworksLogoworks is an online graphic design agency founded in 2001, based in New Bern, North Carolina.

    Logoworks is an online graphic design agency founded in 2001, based in New Bern, North Carolina.

    Founded 2001New Bern, United States$9.3Mlast round Jun 2005
  49. 49Owl's BrewOwl’s Brew is dedicated to crafting organic tea blends, focusing on their signature product, Boozy Tea.

    Owl’s Brew is dedicated to crafting organic tea blends, focusing on their signature product, Boozy Tea.

    Founded 2016Stamford, United States$9.2Mlast round Aug 2021
  50. 50ObelloObello is an AI graphic design and content platform that enables design and marketing teams to instantly create beautiful, on-brand content at scale.

    Obello is an AI graphic design and content platform that enables design and marketing teams to instantly create beautiful, on-brand content at scale.

    Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$8.5Mlast round Nov 2025
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