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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
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What believers are saying
- Autograph.io updated August 24, 2026, showing live Tom Brady Huddle programming.
- The merger with Future expands Autograph's athlete relationships into recurring fitness subscriptions.
- Future doubled down on human coaching in June 2026, aligning Autograph with paid services.
What critics are saying
- Autograph merged into Future on January 23, 2025, ending standalone brand independence.
- NFT demand collapsed after 2022; Autograph's collector-market economics now lack momentum.
- Future scrapped AI personal training in June 2026, exposing integration and product-direction risk.
What makes Autograph unique
- Tom Brady co-founded Autograph, giving it unmatched athlete access and credibility.
- Autograph.io's Signature Experiences mix dynamic NFTs, IRL events, and token-gated broadcasts.
- ESPN and PGA Tour partnerships proved licensed-sports distribution, not generic NFT minting.
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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
↓ -5%2 year growth
↓ -3%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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