# Gallea

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

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
- Website: www.gallea.ca
- Total disclosed funding: $1.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 8, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Founded in 2016 and based in Montreal, Quebec, Gallea Inc. operates a digital platform connecting local artists with clients like businesses and public venues to promote and sell original artwork.Gallea Inc. is an online platform that connects artists with various buyers. The company was founded by Guillaume Parent and has not undergone any major pivots since its inception. Gallea has its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, and operates throughout the country. As of September 2021, the company raised CAD 1.5 million in a Seed funding round led by Telegraph Hill Capital, with investments from ACET Capital, Anges Quebec, Dispatch Ventures, National Social Value Fund, and Real Ventures. This funding marked the total amount raised by the company.Gallea specializes in providing a comprehensive online art gallery platform that connects local artists with a diverse clientele, including businesses such as offices, hotels, restaurants, and other public venues. They offer themed and curated collections of original artwork accessible through their website, facilitating local art exhibitions across Canada. The platform supports artists by allowing them to create portfolios, exhibit their work, and explore collaboration opportunities, aiming to enhance the aesthetic of spaces throughout urban centers, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Ottawa.Gallea's revenue model is based on direct-to-consumer sales through their online platform, encompassing individual artwork sales and potential subscription-based access for exclusive collections. The company also engages in partnerships with cultural entities and local businesses to facilitate art exhibitions, which can contribute to additional revenue streams. Artist commissions are typically part of the sales process, ensuring a sustainable business model that promotes local artistry while fulfilling client needs for unique artistic expressions.In September 2021, Gallea Inc. raised CAD 1.5 million in Seed funding to redefine the global distribution of art. The company aims to design and launch new products as part of its strategic growth, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. Additionally, Gallea is planning to expand its presence in new geographic regions, targeting further urban centers in Canada. The recent funding will support these initiatives, enhancing their operational capabilities and market reach.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 8, 2021, $1.2M — Real Ventures, Anges Quebec, Telegraph Hill Capital, Dispatch Ventures, ACET Capital, National Social Value Fund

## Investors

- Real Ventures — Seed
- Anges Quebec — Seed
- Telegraph Hill Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/telegraph-hill-capital) — Seed
- Dispatch Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dispatch-ventures) — Seed
- ACET Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acet-capital) — Seed
- National Social Value Fund — Seed