Artfinder

Summary

Artfinder is a B Corp on a mission to create a world where art benefits everyone. Operating in the $55bn+ wall décor and online art market and backed by Wellington Partners, they have 60k customers, 6k artists & 470k artworks. GMV has doubled year-on-year, (to May '20) as online art sales take off.

• Sold over 165,000 artworks worth £29m+ to customers in 105 countries
• Backed by Wellington Partners and Oxford Capital
• 108% YoY growth Apr-May 2020 as online art sales accelerate
• Certified B Corporation helping over 6,000 artists make a living

Idea

Artfinder is the marketplace for affordable art. Our mission is to make art accessible, affordable and a viable career for artists. Not only this, but we are also the art world's first Certified B Corporation.

We connect artists and art lovers in 100+ countries. We help anyone own original and limited edition art from as little as £20. We're a true marketplace enabling direct contact with artists, to select or commission work and negotiate prices. We make art buying easy with monthly payments and free returns. Our customers rate us highly with 4.8+ Trustpilot and NPS over 70.

Global wall décor market, worth $51bn, is set to grow at 9% CAGR in the EU and US. Online art market is set to double to $9.3bn by 2024. With art buyers moving increasingly online our Apr+May GMV increased by 108% YoY, new customer acquisitions by 120% and AOV y 8%, driven by increased focus on quality curation. (Revenue YE 2019 of £1.5m, P&L -£363k).

Since 2013 launch we have raised £5m from Wellington Partners, Oxford Capital and angels. Since then we have grown our artist and customer numbers, improved unit economics, developed our lean and remote operation and achieved a product market fit.

In these uncertain times we are honoured to be helping even more artists to make a living. We are fundraising to supercharge our growth, grow our team and accelerate improvements in our platform.

Team

Michal Szczesny - CEO

Joined Artfinder as CTO in Jan 2013, becoming CEO and leading the team since Dec 2017. 15 years in software development, previously leading teams at Tangent Labs where he built multi-channel marketing platforms for The Labour Party & more.

Unai Molina - CTO

Unai has over 10 years of experience in IT and is an expert in agile, scalable systems and infrastructure. He was previously Principal Engineer at Love Home Swap and a Tech Lead at Data Therapy.

Glen Collins - CMO (part time)

Glen is a digital marketing veteran and set up his own digital marketing agency in 1998. Having worked across multiple e-commerce businesses Glen brings a depth of experience & expertise to our digital marketing team.

Jane Verity - Head of Communications

Jane has 12 years of experience in marketing & PR and is leading Artfinder's communications. Previously she worked on PR accounts at the award-winning Bonner & Hindley Communications.

Aneta Bukowska - Finance Manager

Aneta has 14 years of experience in finance. Previously she managed a team delivering accounting services at Sanders. Aneta ensures our artists are paid on time and her focus is on improvements to our operations.

Alex Heath - Chairman

Alex has over 15 years of experience in the art market as the owner of international art consultants, and has proven e-commerce credentials as former CEO of Interactive Investor & Virgin.net.