F13 emerges from stealth with $5M for vector graphics AI

F13, an artificial intelligence firm focused on generating vector graphics through foundation models, has emerged from stealth mode with $5 million in pre-seed funding. The investment round was spearheaded by Credo Ventures and Point Nine Capital, with involvement from angel investors Baobab Ventures’ Carles Reina and mainframe’s Jack Richardson.

Co-founded by Gregory Janik and Ingimar Tomasson, F13 is pioneering foundation models that create precise and customizable vector graphics from text, images, or pre-existing graphics. These models cater to professional applications demanding visual outputs aligned with specific data points, proportions, layouts, or design requirements.

Existing image-generation models frequently excel in artistic representations but often falter when it comes to technical precision, such as accurately charted data, scientifically accurate diagrams, or design assets adhering to specific style guides. F13's solution addresses these shortcomings while streamlining the visual creation process.

The technology generates vector graphics, a format extensively utilized in design and engineering, enabling the visuals to adjust seamlessly across various sizes and resolutions while retaining visual structure and proportions. Post-generation, outputs remain editable, empowering users to make adjustments and iterate on designs instead of recreating them from scratch.

F13's AI technology seeks to enhance understanding and interaction with two-dimensional space. Initial applications for the technology encompass data visualizations, charts, editorial infographics, scientific and educational diagrams, maps, spatial graphics, and brand-consistent layouts for presentations and marketing materials.

Gregory Janik, co-founder and CEO of F13, emphasized the company's dedication to merging design excellence with technical accuracy and adherence to client specifications: The objective was to craft models that are not only visually appealing but also adhere meticulously to the brief, exhibiting correct proportions, accurate data, and precise layouts.

This unique blend of visual appeal and functional precision ensures the technology's practical value for discerning professionals engaged in high-stakes design work. F13 has transitioned into early access, making its model accessible via a developer API and a web-based platform where teams can generate, edit, manage, and share their creations.

The company plans to unveil a public launch later this year. The pre-seed funding will be utilized to finalize the first model for market availability, augment compute, talent, and data resources, and explore further applications of the technology, alongside the development of advanced models for intricate design tasks.