# The Kive Company

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-kive-company

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.artkiveapp.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 16, 2012)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

The Kive Company operates Artkive, which focuses on preserving children's artwork through customized books and framed mosaics, providing a unique way for families to cherish their children's creativity while managing physical storage constraints.Founded by Jedd Gold and Jeff Lipp, The Kive Company offers a service that allows parents to compile and preserve their children’s artwork. The company is based in the US and has undergone a strategic focus on direct-to-consumer sales. In February 2014, The Kive Company raised USD 0.275 million from unspecified investors, marking its most recent funding round.Artkive specializes in preserving and showcasing children's artwork through personalized books and framed mosaics. The process involves sending a collection box to customers, who fill it with their child's drawings. After returning the box, Artkive professionally photographs and edits each piece, offering digital proofs prior to creating high-quality hardcover books or framed mosaics. The service is targeted primarily at families with school-aged children across the contiguous United States.Artkive employs a direct-to-consumer model, where customers purchase services for custom books and mosaics. The pricing is based on the number of art pieces submitted, with additional costs for premium options. Customers receive an invoice that details their selection, which could include the flagship Art Book showcasing between 25 and 350 images, and framed mosaics in various sizes. A membership option is also available for extended digital access.In February 2014, The Kive Company raised USD 0.275 million to support its growth initiatives. The company plans to develop new product offerings aimed at enhancing its service line. Future growth will also focus on expanding into additional markets within the US to reach more families interested in preserving their children's artworks.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 16, 2012, $0.5M — Amplify

## Investors

- Amplify (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplify) — Seed