Fashion technology company Artiso AI closes €3m pre-seed funding round

Fashion technology firm Artiso AI has successfully secured a pre-seed funding round of over €3m led by Criteria Venture Tech, with additional investments from Swanlaab, Bynd Venture Capital, David Tomás and Ganni founder Nicolaj Reffstrup. The Barcelona-based company, founded in 2025 by Sarah Iglesias Hiller, Lucas Pastur Romay and Matthias Brenninkmeijer, are all former Mango executives who have collaborated since 2022.

Their mission is to develop an AI-powered operating system designed specifically for the fashion industry to facilitate better management and integration of workflows. The capital will be primarily utilized for the creation of an AI-native operating system, aiming to streamline processes from inception to completion. Artiso AI collaborates with organizations in Europe, North America, and Asia, positioning the US as a primary market.

The additional funding will also facilitate global consumer outreach and team expansion, with more hires in both fashion and technology sectors. Matthias Brenninkmeijer, co-founder and CTO of Artiso AI, expressed excitement about the company's vision, stating that their AI agents utilize advanced generation techniques while maintaining brand consistency and allowing human oversight.

Roma Jelinskaite, managing director at Criteria Venture Tech, praised the team's unique combination of firsthand experience, end-to-end product usage, and strong market demand, expressing strong support for the company's long-term growth.