Artis Raises $7.3M in Seed Funding Led by LiveOak Ventures

The round also saw participation from Mark VC and Capital Factory. Artis has also secured up to $3 million in revolving credit from Banc of California, bringing total potential capital to $10.3 million.

The company plans to use the funding to develop its technology platform further and expand beyond social media into websites, generative engine optimization (GEO), and other digital channels. The investment will also support growth across its executive, client experience, sales, and software engineering teams.

Artis works with more than 60 firms, including well-known residential design and building companies such as McALPINE, Kligerman AD, Schafer & Company, Cravotta Interiors, and Foursquare Builders.

The platform uses a deep understanding of each firm's style, expertise, and project history to manage its website, social media, and AI search presence. As Artis continues working with a firm over time, the system becomes more refined and effective at representing the firm's brand and craftsmanship.

“What we’re building is a team of brand partners armed with connected intelligence about each practice they serve: its voice, its standards, the decisions and craft behind every project. AI enables a level of depth that was not possible before. Today, that depth shapes their content, their website, and how they show up in AI search. Tomorrow, the way they run their practice, "said Sahar Afrakhan, Co-founder and Head of Product & Operations, Artis.

“Artis has a keen ear for what makes the voice of each brand they work with unique, and the talent to tell those stories with authenticity and panache. They make an outstanding partner for any company finessing the delicate art of reaching their target audiences and enhancing engagement, said Gil Schafer III, Founding Partner, Schafer & Company.

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“Architects, designers, and builders are among the most talented creative professionals in the world, yet only a fraction of their time actually goes to practicing their craft. Artis takes on everything else, with AI that learns the voice, standards, and sensibility of each practice, delivers insights and solutions that compound with every engagement. We're proud to back Zach and Sahar, and David again, as they look to build a category-defining company in this space, "said Krishna Srinivasan, Founding Partner, LiveOak Ventures.

About Artis

Founded in 2022 by Zach Rubin, Sahar A., and David Rubin, Artis helps residential architects, interior designers, and custom home builders manage their digital presence, including social media, websites and AI search visibility. The company works with leading residential firms such as McALPINE, Kligerman AD, Schafer & Company, Cravotta Interiors, and Foursquare Builders. It supports both brand building and the day to day operations of modern design practices, using AI to enhance and reflect each firm’s unique style rather than replace it.

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