Docent is a technology company that operates a contemporary art platform, primarily accessed via a smartphone application. It leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide personalized art recommendations to users, helping them discover and collect modern art pieces. The platform connects a curated community of galleries and institutions, offering diverse programming and facilitating interactions between art collectors, galleries, and artists.
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, buying, and selling of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded with the mission to connect creators and enthusiasts of African culture, ANKA enables users to engage with a diverse range of products, including clothing, jewelry, and art. The platform serves as a marketplace that facilitates direct transactions between buyers and sellers globally, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA aims to support African creators by providing them with opportunities to thrive in their crafts while allowing customers worldwide to appreciate and acquire unique African creations. Based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA has established itself as a significant player in promoting and celebrating African artistry.
ANKA
Debt Financing in 2023
ANKA is an e-commerce platform dedicated to the discovery, buying, and selling of African fashion, arts, and crafts. Founded with the mission to connect creators and enthusiasts of African culture, ANKA enables users to engage with a diverse range of products, including clothing, jewelry, and art. The platform serves as a marketplace that facilitates direct transactions between buyers and sellers globally, ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience. ANKA aims to support African creators by providing them with opportunities to thrive in their crafts while allowing customers worldwide to appreciate and acquire unique African creations. Based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, ANKA has established itself as a significant player in promoting and celebrating African artistry.
RENAISSANCE
Seed Round in 2023
Renaissance enables companies and artists to use Web3 technologies such as NFTs to provide connected experiences to their audiences.
UVL is a creative studio specializing in the development of emotional NFT experiences through a blockchain-based platform. The company focuses on designing and distributing immersive NFT experiences that are accessible on any device. By leveraging its unique platform, UVL aims to enhance brand recognition, drive sales, and foster customer loyalty for its clients. The studio offers a combination of creative design services and innovative technology solutions, making it a valuable partner for brands looking to engage their audiences in new and meaningful ways.
Singulart
Series B in 2021
Singulart is an online art gallery platform that connects art lovers with a diverse range of artists from around the world. The company is dedicated to enhancing transparency and equity in the art market by providing artists with the necessary tools to independently manage the sale of their works. Singulart's platform enables artists to showcase their creations globally, while also offering art collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to discover and purchase unique artworks that reflect various cultures and artistic expressions. Through its commitment to promoting artists and facilitating access to their works, Singulart aims to inspire a wider appreciation for art and foster connections between creators and audiences worldwide.
Carré d'artistes
Venture Round in 2018
Carré d'artistes operates contemporary art galleries in the Netherlands, specifically in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht, showcasing original works from nearly 50 international artists. The galleries emphasize a diverse range of styles, techniques, and formats, ensuring that there is artwork to suit various tastes and spaces. Each artist is carefully curated for their originality and distinctive style, allowing visitors to engage with a unique artistic experience. Additionally, Carré d'artistes offers the service of framing paintings, enhancing the convenience for customers looking to purchase original art.
AD Education
Venture Round in 2016
AD Education is a service platform focused on higher education institutions that specialize in creative training. The company operates seven institutions across eleven campuses, including one in Italy. It offers a diverse range of courses in fields such as fashion design, communication strategy, graphic arts, media, digital, audiovisual, and luxury industries. By providing educational services tailored to these areas, AD Education supports the development of skills necessary for careers in the creative sector.