# Docent

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.docent-art.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $5.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 1, 2024)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in Paris, France, and founded by Helene Nguyen Ban (CEO) and Mathieu Rosenbaum (CSO) in 2020, Docent SAS operates as a provider of an artificial intelligence  (AI) based art discovery platform. In March 2024, the firm raised EUR 5 million in seed funding led by investor Polytechnique Ventures, with participation from other investors Bpifrance and Point72.

The company through its AI-powered mobile applications, available in Google Play and App Store, allows users to discover, access, and collect contemporary art. Docent bridges the gap between collectors and art lovers struggling to adapt to the digital landscape, and the contemporary art scene, with a personalized and curated experience. The platform boasts over 10,000 curated artworks from 1,000 artists across 100 galleries spanning 30 countries and 5 continents. Through strategic partnerships with leading institutions like Goldsmiths CCA, Gasworks, and AWARE, Docent ensures a diverse and dynamic selection that reflects the global art landscape.

The company plans to utilize the March 2024 funding to expand its platform, acquire more art, and enhance user experience.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 1, 2024, $5.4M — Bpifrance, Point72, Polytechnique Ventures

## Investors

- Bpifrance — Seed
- Point72 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/point72) — Seed
- Polytechnique Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polytechnique-ventures) — Seed