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Overview
Autograph.io creates and sells unique digital collectibles known as NFTs tied to famous sports, music, and culture icons. These one-of-a-kind digital assets can be purchased, traded, or held as investments, and are distributed through collaborations with celebrities like Tony Hawk, Eva Longoria, and the D’Amelio sisters. The company operates in Web3, using blockchain to ensure ownership and provenance of each asset. Autograph monetizes the initial NFT sales and may take a fee on secondary market resales. It also educates potential buyers through content such as the Get Minted video podcast, which helps fans understand the world of Web3 and NFTs. Compared with competitors, Autograph leverages high-profile celebrity partnerships to create desirable, scarce digital memorabilia, and targets passionate fans seeking exclusive access and experiences. The overall goal is to expand fan engagement through verifiable digital ownership in the growing digital collectibles market.
About Autograph
Industries
Consumer Software
Crypto & Web3
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$205M
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fitness-celebrity collaboration addresses $96B wellness market with exclusive training access.
- Reward-based model avoids NFT regulatory scrutiny while retaining $200M+ prior funding.
- Established athlete partnerships with Woods, Osaka, Biles enable rapid content monetization.
What critics are saying
- NFT pivot abandons core Web3 competency, competing against established fitness platforms.
- Post-2022 crypto crash eroded $1.2B Series C valuation; investor appetite remains depressed.
- SEC securities enforcement threatens digital collectibles; regulatory clarity remains uncertain.
What makes Autograph unique
- Merged with Future fitness platform, combining celebrity athlete partnerships with personalized coaching.
- Pivoted to reward-based fan engagement platform tracking interactions instead of NFT-only model.
- Tom Brady co-chairs board, leveraging legendary quarterback's brand and athlete network.
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Funding
Total Funding
$205M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Lightspeed Venture Partners
Kleiner Perkins
Andreessen HorowitzIndustry standards
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision
Unlimited PTO
401k contribution
Competitive salary
Catered lunches
Remote friendly
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 0%Autograph, the innovative platform that allows people to document their legacy through weekly interviews with an artificial intelligence historian named walter, has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round of US$2.6 million.
Autograph has closed a pre-seed funding round of $2.6 million, backed by investors like NFX and Cibersons. The platform, which uses AI historian Walter to document personal legacies, aims to enhance user experience and expand its reach. CEO Cristian Cibils Bernardes highlights their position in the top 4% of global startups at this stage. The funds will accelerate development, automate processes, and explore using digital legacies for decision simulation.
/PRNewswire/ -- Autograph and Future today announced their merger to revolutionize fitness and wellness through personalized coaching. The combined entity will...
Furthermore, Wells Fargo will not be announcing Autograph card transfer partners for hotels and airlines in 2023.
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About Autograph
Industries
Consumer Software
Crypto & Web3
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$205M
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
2021
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