# Prototypo

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Lyon, France
- Website: www.prototypo.io
- Total disclosed funding: $0.4M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 28, 2018)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Prototypo SAS is a font design technology company that offers a platform for users to create and customize unique typefaces for digital applications, enhancing branding and design capabilities across industries.Founded in 2013 in Lyon, France, Prototypo SAS develops a platform for designing customized fonts. The company raised EUR 17,365.88 in funding in April 2019, led by Techstars. Co-founders Bo Birekoven, Louis-Rémi Babé, and Pedro Trench have contributed significantly to its growth. The firm has successfully completed three funding deals to date, with a current company valuation of EUR 0.34 mn.Prototypo specializes in providing a sophisticated platform that enables users to design and customize typefaces and fonts for digital applications. The core product is their proprietary font creation tool, which allows designers and developers to generate unique typography tailored to their specific needs. This tool is particularly beneficial for graphic designers, web developers, and branding agencies seeking to create distinctive brand identities through customized typefaces. Prototypo's offerings have been utilized in various industries, including advertising, technology, and digital media, serving a clientele that spans globally, with particular penetration in North America and Europe. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface and advanced customization features, which help streamline the font design process and meet the unique requirements of each project.Prototypo generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, offering tiered pricing plans that cater to different user needs, from individual designers to large design teams. The service provides various subscription options, each granting access to different features and capabilities within the font creation tool. By facilitating transactions directly with clients, Prototypo engages in a B2B model, where businesses can subscribe to their services for ongoing access and updates. The company’s revenue structure is reinforced by partnerships with design firms and agencies that incorporate Prototypo's technology into their workflows. The transactions are characterized by a straightforward payment model, ensuring clients receive continuous support and enhancements to their font design capabilities as part of their subscription agreement.Prototypo SAS intends to leverage the recent funding of EUR 17,365.88 raised in April 2019 to enhance its platform capabilities and expand its market reach. The company plans to introduce new features in its font creation tool in the coming year. Additionally, Prototypo is targeting expansion into North American and Asian markets by 2023, aiming to capture a broader user base in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 28, 2018, $0.4M — Vox Capital, Cofina Corporate Finance Limited

## Investors

- Vox Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vox-capital) — Series A
- Cofina Corporate Finance Limited — Series A