Autograph

Autograph

Creates and sells NFT digital collectibles

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

Simplify's Rating
Why Autograph is rated
D+
Rated D+ on Competitive Edge
Rated D+ on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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 and Future merged January 23, 2025, creating a broader consumer platform.
  • Autograph.io still updated August 4, 2026, showing ongoing brand maintenance and access.
  • Brady's Signature Experiences product still sells exclusive access, merch, and events on autograph.io.

What critics are saying

  • Autograph discontinued its Sports Fandom app on May 29, 2025, crushing core demand.
  • NFT markets remain weak; Autograph cut staff in 2023 after demand collapsed.
  • Future retained the brand, so Autograph's standalone identity and leverage vanished.

What makes Autograph unique

  • Tom Brady co-founded Autograph brought elite athlete relationships into product distribution.
  • Autograph built licensed digital collectibles with PGA TOUR, DraftKings, and celebrity partners.
  • Autograph pivoted into Future, preserving fandom relationships while adding fitness coaching distribution.

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Funding

Total Funding

$205M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Substack
$100M
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$170M
Autograph

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision

Unlimited PTO

401k contribution

Competitive salary

Catered lunches

Remote friendly

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Startups Latam
Apr 4th, 2025
Autograph raises $2.6M pre-seed funding

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.

PR Newswire
Jan 23rd, 2025
AUTOGRAPH AND FUTURE MERGE TO MAKE ELITE FITNESS COACHING ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE

/PRNewswire/ -- Autograph and Future today announced their merger to revolutionize fitness and wellness through personalized coaching. The combined entity will...

Business Insider
Dec 1st, 2023
Wells Fargo has a new Autograph credit card in the works. Here's what's official, and what's just a rumor.

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