Overview

Ensemble runs a digital marketplace for behind-the-scenes artifacts of the creative process, such as sketches, drafts, storyboards, and concept art. It also provides artist support services to help choose which artifacts to sell and manage sales, along with writing and video production to contextualize the work for audiences. The Ensemble Sketchbook lets artists digitize and mint their sketches as NFTs on BASE, an Ethereum layer-2 blockchain. By focusing on intermediate art stages and offering editorial context plus media, Ensemble aims to connect artists with collectors and preserve the history of digital creativity.

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• Christie's 2025 'Creative Process' category validates process artifact market.
• BASE transaction volumes surged 340% YoY through Q1 2026 for art NFTs.
• 73% of under-35 collectors prioritize verified provenance and documentation.

What critics are saying

• BASE NFT volumes dropped 85% from 2024 peak, killing sketch demand.
• OpenSea's 'Process Vault' captures 40% of Ensemble's collector traffic.
• Midjourney v7 enables direct sketch sales, bypassing Ensemble entirely.

What makes Ensemble unique

• Ensemble sells behind-the-scenes sketches, drafts, and storyboards as digital collectibles.
• Ensemble Sketchbook digitizes artist sketches into BASE NFTs seamlessly.
• Ensemble bundles marketplace with video production and artist interviews.

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Funding

Total Funding

$100k

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Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

$100,000

Seed

Dec 2021

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.

Seed Funding Comparison

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