Arcade Announces $17M in Total Funding

Arcade, an exciting new platform co-founded by Mariam Naficy, has raised $17 million in funding to take product creation to a whole new level.

But this isn’t just another e-commerce venture—it’s a generative AI marketplace that promises to turn your wildest ideas into real, physical products. From jewelry to home decor, all it takes is a few words or an image, and Arcade's AI will design it for you.

In a world where AI seems to be everywhere (seriously, AI-generated Drake songs?), Arcade’s offering is different—it allows users to not just visualize, but buy or sell their creations.

Mariam Naficy said in an official press release:

"If you've ever had a vision for a product, now is the moment to bring it to life, Arcade's AI blurs the line between dream and reality, between content and commerce – paving the way for new forms of personal expression to take shape. As the power of definition shifts to the individual, the era of limitless assortment and the 'anything store' has begun."

The platform has attracted a notable list of investors, including Reid Hoffman, Brit Morin, Ashton Kutcher, Alexa von Tobel, Colin Kaepernick, Christy Turlington Burns, David Luan, Elad Gil, Ev Williams, Jeff Wilke, Karlie Kloss, and Sharon Zhou. Their belief in Arcade’s potential to revolutionize the creator economy speaks volumes. 

Arcade.ai doesn’t just hand users pre-set templates; it allows them to create their own designs, immediately purchase them, and see those designs come to life through a global network of makers.

With its ability to turn text prompts into physical goods, it’s poised to become a new playground for creators and consumers alike.

• You could design your own necklace with a few typed words, share it on social media, and then earn money when someone else buys it.

With investors pouring in from various industries, like Sound Ventures’ Ashton Kutcher and NFL quarterback-turned-entrepreneur Colin Kaepernick, Arcade is poised to revolutionize the shopping and product creation landscape. And with Mariam Naficy’s Minted experience behind it, this could be the next big thing in the creator economy.

So, while the world is buzzing about AI advancements in writing and art, Arcade is taking it one step further—letting you wear your creativity.

Ready to turn your thoughts into things? Jump into the beta and get designing. Who knows, your next bestseller might not be a book, but a bracelet.