# Cuseum

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cuseum

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.cuseum.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 18, 2015)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Based in the US, Cuseum is a visitor engagement platform that empowers cultural institutions with innovative digital solutions, enhancing member and visitor interactions through technology-driven tools. Based in Massachusetts, US, and founded in 2014 by Brendan Ciecko, Cuseum specializes in providing a visitor and member engagement platform designed specifically for cultural institutions. In November 2025, BID Equity acquired Cuseum, Inc. Cuseum operates as a visitor and member engagement platform that offers a comprehensive suite of digital solutions tailored for cultural institutions. Their core products include digital membership cards, a user-friendly membership portal, member lifecycle engagement solutions, SMS/text messaging software, and augmented reality experiences. Designed to enhance visitor engagement, these tools help museums, zoos, aquariums, libraries, and other cultural entities manage memberships, promote loyalty, and improve communication with patrons. The company serves a diverse clientele, including art museums, history museums, science centers, and higher education institutions, primarily within North America and Europe, where the demand for modern engagement solutions is rapidly growing.Cuseum's revenue model is structured around subscriptions and partnerships, enabling a sustainable income stream through long-term contracts with institutional clients. Clients typically enter into subscription agreements for access to the platform's comprehensive suite of tools, which can include individual pricing for specific services like digital tickets and augmented reality solutions. The company actively partners with cultural institutions to implement its products, allowing organizations to enhance their member engagement strategies and visitor experiences. These partnerships often involve bundled offerings, providing clients with a cohesive engagement package tailored to their needs, thereby streamlining their operational efficiency and maximizing customer satisfaction. The November 2025 acquisition enables Cuseum, Inc. to accelerate digital transformation and audience engagement in cultural and educational sectors.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 18, 2015, $1.2M — Foundry Group, Seavest Capital Partners, Drummond Road Capital, Fusion Fund, Boston Syndicates

## Investors

- Foundry Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundry-group) — Seed
- Seavest Capital Partners — Seed
- Drummond Road Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/drummond-road-capital) — Seed
- Fusion Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fusion-fund) — Seed
- Boston Syndicates — Seed