# Top 50 Art & Design Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded art & Design startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $2.1B combined.

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

- 1 [**Highland Materials** Highland Materials is a global leader in the manufacture of poly silicon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highland-materials) Highland Materials is a global leader in the manufacture of poly silicon. *Founded* 2023 Johnson City, United States **$256M** last round Apr 2024
- 2 [**Backflip** Backflip is a real estate financial technology company that assists residential real estate investors in sourcing, analyzing, and financing fix-and-flip projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/backflip) Backflip is a real estate financial technology company that assists residential real estate investors in sourcing, analyzing, and financing fix-and-flip projects. *Founded* 2020 Austin, United States **$140M** last round Dec 2025
- 3 [**DFine** DFINE partners with artists and galleries to change and give artwork a new level of transparency and liquidity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dfine) DFINE partners with artists and galleries to change and give artwork a new level of transparency and liquidity. *Founded* 2019 United States **$127M** last round Apr 2012
- 4 [**Provivi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/provivi) *Founded* - United States **$124M** last round Nov 2026
- 5 [**Masterworks** Masterworks is a construction company that specializes in real estate investment and property development services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/masterworks) Masterworks is a construction company that specializes in real estate investment and property development services. *Founded* 2017 United States **$110M** last round Oct 2021
- 6 [**Quantum Art**](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-art) *Founded* - United States **$108M** last round Dec 2025
- 7 [**Cognichip** Cognichip Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cognichip) Cognichip Inc. *Founded* 2024 Redwood City, United States **$93M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**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 **$86M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Meraki** Meraki provides Cisco-based, cloud-controlled Wi-Fi and routing and security products for distributed wired and wireless networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meraki) Meraki provides Cisco-based, cloud-controlled Wi-Fi and routing and security products for distributed wired and wireless networks. *Founded* 2006 San Francisco, United States **$80M** last round Jul 2012
- 10 [**Arzeda** We harness the power of Intelligent Protein Design TechnologyTM to create enzyme products solving industry's toughest challenges](https://millionrounds.com/company/arzeda) We harness the power of Intelligent Protein Design TechnologyTM to create enzyme products solving industry's toughest challenges *Founded* 2009 Seattle, United States **$65M** last round Sept 2024
- 11 [**EcoMotors** EcoMotors was an American company founded in 2008 and based in Allen Park, Michigan.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ecomotors) EcoMotors was an American company founded in 2008 and based in Allen Park, Michigan. *Founded* 2008 Allen Park, United States **$59M** last round Oct 2015
- 12 [**Art.com** Art.com is an online platform designed to sell wall art and decorative items.](https://millionrounds.com/company/art-com) Art.com is an online platform designed to sell wall art and decorative items. *Founded* 1998 Indianapolis, United States **$56M** last round Jan 2013
- 13 [**Paddle8** Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paddle8) Paddle8 is an online auction house, bringing the collecting tradition into the 21st century by combining taste and trust with efficiency. *Founded* 2011 United States **$51M** last round Oct 2015
- 14 [**Motif**](https://millionrounds.com/company/motif) *Founded* - United States **$48M** last round Jan 2025
- 15 [**Krea**](https://millionrounds.com/company/krea) *Founded* - United States **$47M** last round Apr 2025
- 16 [**Metaplex Studios** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/metaplex-studios) 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* 2021 Bellevue, United States **$47M** last round Jan 2022
- 17 [**99designs** 99designs by Vista is a leading global creative platform and the largest online graphic design marketplace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/99designs) 99designs by Vista is a leading global creative platform and the largest online graphic design marketplace. *Founded* 2008 Richmond, United States **$45M** last round Apr 2015
- 18 [**Artsy** Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artsy) Artsy is the largest global online marketplace for discovering, buying, and selling fine art. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$33M** last round May 2025
- 19 [**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
- 20 [**Pictage, Inc.** Pictage provides online proofing, marketing, e-Commerce and print fulfillment solutions for professional photographers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pictage-inc) Pictage provides online proofing, marketing, e-Commerce and print fulfillment solutions for professional photographers. *Founded* 2000 Torrance, United States **$32M** last round Mar 2011
- 21 [**Recraft** Recraft is a generative AI design platform that enables designers to create and edit vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recraft) Recraft is a generative AI design platform that enables designers to create and edit vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$30M** last round May 2025
- 22 [**OnRequest Images** OnRequest Images is a Seattle-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in photography and imaging services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onrequest-images) OnRequest Images is a Seattle-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in photography and imaging services. *Founded* 2002 Seattle, United States **$27M** last round Jun 2010
- 23 [**Servergy** Servergy produces Cleantech Server, an industrial-grade blade server that uses up a fraction of the power and space of traditional servers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/servergy) Servergy produces Cleantech Server, an industrial-grade blade server that uses up a fraction of the power and space of traditional servers. *Founded* 2009 McKinney, United States **$26M** last round Nov 2013
- 24 [**Design Pickle** Design Pickle is a subscription-based creative services platform that provides unlimited graphic design, custom illustration, motion graphics, and presentation](https://millionrounds.com/company/design-pickle) Design Pickle is a subscription-based creative services platform that provides unlimited graphic design, custom illustration, motion graphics, and presentation *Founded* 2015 Scottsdale, United States **$25M** last round Feb 2022
- 25 [**Netgain** NetGain has the largest digital marketing agency to provide web design, development, SEO, graphics and digital marketing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netgain) NetGain has the largest digital marketing agency to provide web design, development, SEO, graphics and digital marketing services. *Founded* 2008 United States **$25M** last round Feb 2017
- 26 [**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
- 27 [**Chairish** Chairish is an online marketplace for home furniture, art, and decor.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chairish) Chairish is an online marketplace for home furniture, art, and decor. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$24M** last round Jun 2023
- 28 [**Artory** Artory is a blockchain-secured digital registry and tokenization platform based in New York and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artory) Artory is a blockchain-secured digital registry and tokenization platform based in New York and Berlin. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$23M** last round Sept 2021
- 29 [**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 **$23M** last round Jul 2026
- 30 [**Motiva** Motiva is a philosophical art firm that represents visual artwork illustrating the essential core of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motiva) Motiva is a philosophical art firm that represents visual artwork illustrating the essential core of ideas, thoughts, and beliefs. *Founded* 2019 United States **$22M** last round Nov 2002
- 31 [**Knapsack** Knapsack is a design company that offers web design and SEO services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/knapsack) Knapsack is a design company that offers web design and SEO services. *Founded* 2012 Lynchburg, United States **$22M** last round Oct 2025
- 32 [**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 **$20M** last round May 2026
- 33 [**Graphiq** Graphiq connects companies with high quality graphic designers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphiq) Graphiq connects companies with high quality graphic designers. *Founded* 2015 United States **$17M** last round Mar 2013
- 34 [**Niio** Digital Art Distribution Network - Experience the worlds finest multi-format digital art (video to VR)](https://millionrounds.com/company/niio) Digital Art Distribution Network - Experience the worlds finest multi-format digital art (video to VR) *Founded* 2014 Sacramento, United States **$15M** last round Sept 2021
- 35 [**WireImage** WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wireimage) WireImage is a prominent digital photo agency and wire service specializing in celebrity imagery and entertainment video coverage. *Founded* 2001 New York, United States **$15M** last round May 2006
- 36 [**WedPics** WedPics is the #1 Photo & Video Sharing app created specifically to capture the entire wedding experience...and it's FREE.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wedpics) WedPics is the #1 Photo & Video Sharing app created specifically to capture the entire wedding experience...and it's FREE. *Founded* 2010 Redwood City, United States **$15M** last round Feb 2015
- 37 [**Orchestra Software** Orchestra Software operates as an enterprise software company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orchestra-software) Orchestra Software operates as an enterprise software company. *Founded* 2009 Portland, United States **$14M** last round Jan 2019
- 38 [**DeviantArt** DeviantArt is an online art gallery and community creating the cultural context for how art is created, discovered, and shared.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deviantart) DeviantArt is an online art gallery and community creating the cultural context for how art is created, discovered, and shared. *Founded* 2000 Los Angeles, United States **$14M** last round Sept 2013
- 39 [**Paint Nite** Paint Nite offers consumers a creative social experience at local bars.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paint-nite) Paint Nite offers consumers a creative social experience at local bars. *Founded* 2012 Somerville, United States **$13M** last round Jul 2023
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**Digital Fuel** Digital Fuel provides a marketing plan, inbound marketing, social media, lead generation, SEO, graphic design, and photography services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digital-fuel) Digital Fuel provides a marketing plan, inbound marketing, social media, lead generation, SEO, graphic design, and photography services. *Founded* 2020 United States **$13M** last round Mar 2008
- 42 [**Saatchi Art** Saatchi Art is an online art gallery and social market platform connecting users with art and artists they love.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saatchi-art) Saatchi Art is an online art gallery and social market platform connecting users with art and artists they love. *Founded* 2010 Santa Monica, United States **$11M** last round Apr 2013
- 43 [**VideoTutor** VideoTutor is an AI-powered personalized learning platform that offers interactive video-based tutorials.](https://millionrounds.com/company/videotutor) VideoTutor is an AI-powered personalized learning platform that offers interactive video-based tutorials. *Founded* - San Jose, United States **$11M** last round Oct 2025
- 44 [**Bella Pictures** Bella Pictures offers photography and videography packages for weddings, expert advice, a variety of album options, and other services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bella-pictures) Bella Pictures offers photography and videography packages for weddings, expert advice, a variety of album options, and other services. *Founded* 2003 San Francisco, United States **$10M** last round Dec 2009
- 45 [**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
- 46 [**Color Factory** Color Factory is an interactive art exhibition and immersive museum that celebrates the joy of color through engaging, multisensory installations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/color-factory) Color Factory is an interactive art exhibition and immersive museum that celebrates the joy of color through engaging, multisensory installations. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$10M** last round May 2021
- 47 [**Neft** NEFT is a peer-to-peer marketplace backed by multi-blockchain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neft) NEFT is a peer-to-peer marketplace backed by multi-blockchain. *Founded* 2022 United States **$10M** last round Sept 2015
- 48 [**Logoworks** Logoworks is an online graphic design agency founded in 2001, based in New Bern, North Carolina.](https://millionrounds.com/company/logoworks) Logoworks is an online graphic design agency founded in 2001, based in New Bern, North Carolina. *Founded* 2001 New Bern, United States **$9.3M** last round Jun 2005
- 49 [**Owl's Brew** Owl’s Brew is dedicated to crafting organic tea blends, focusing on their signature product, Boozy Tea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/owl-s-brew) Owl’s Brew is dedicated to crafting organic tea blends, focusing on their signature product, Boozy Tea. *Founded* 2016 Stamford, United States **$9.2M** last round Aug 2021
- 50 [**Obello** Obello is an AI graphic design and content platform that enables design and marketing teams to instantly create beautiful, on-brand content at scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/obello) 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* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$8.5M** last round Nov 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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