ArtLifting
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Oct 2015
Total raised
- $1.1M
Investors
- 1
About ArtLifting
ArtLifting was founded in 2013 in Cambridge, US, to support artists with disabilities by bringing their artwork into the corporate sector. The company has not undergone any significant pivots in its business strategy. Liz Powers and Spencer Powers co-founded the venture, with Liz Powers currently serving as CEO.ArtLifting specializes in providing a range of art solutions that champion artists with disabilities and foster inclusive environments. The company’s core offerings include original paintings, art prints, and wallcoverings, all created by talented artists who have often been marginalized in the corporate art market. Each artwork is accompanied by a plaque that shares the artist's story, enhancing the emotional impact of the pieces and promoting a culture of belonging. ArtLifting serves a diverse client base of over 500 businesses, including corporate offices, real estate firms, and workplace service providers, across various geographical markets in North America.ArtLifting generates revenue through the sale of artwork and art-related services, which include art rentals and corporate gifting solutions. The company operates on a transaction structure that primarily involves B2B partnerships, where clients purchase or lease artworks to enhance their corporate environments. Artists earn 55% of the profits from art sales and royalties, making it an economically viable model for both the artists and the company. Transactions typically involve customized art solutions tailored to each client’s specifications, allowing for scalable implementations across different portfolios.ArtLifting plans to expand its offerings by developing new product ranges aimed at enhancing workplace environments, though specific release dates for these new products have not been disclosed. The company is targeting expansion into additional markets within North America, focusing on major urban centers by the end of 2023.1 mn will be utilized to support these initiatives, enhancing product development and market reach as outlined in the rationale for the investment.
Who invested in ArtLifting
1 investor across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Oct 27, 2015
Amount
$1.1M
Investors
Questions about ArtLifting
Who invested in ArtLifting?
ArtLifting has 1 investor on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has ArtLifting raised?
ArtLifting has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did ArtLifting last raise money?
ArtLifting's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Oct 2015.
What does ArtLifting do?
ArtLifting was founded in 2013 in Cambridge, US, to support artists with disabilities by bringing their artwork into the corporate sector.
Where is ArtLifting headquartered?
ArtLifting is headquartered in Cambridge, US.
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