The Full List of 2 Art Unicorn Startups (2026)
The art industry's private market features companies tackling both digital content and physical asset investment. China's Kuaikan Manhua, an e-comics marketplace, has reached a valuation of $1.25 billion.
In the United States, Masterworks enables retail investors to buy shares in fine art, having raised $110 million to support its platform.
Below is the full list of 2 Art unicorn startups at this time.
Top 2 Most Valuable Art Unicorns
Kuaikan Manhua operates one of China's largest digital marketplaces for original comics, connecting millions of readers with creators. The platform is built around a mobile-first reading experience and has become a major hub for discovering new artists and their work.
| Valuation | $1.25B (Joined December 2017) |
| Headquarters | Beijing, Beijing, China |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Anni Chen, Runchao Li, Ye Mingxiang |
| Funding Amount | $594.3M |
| Company Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series F |
| Top Investors | Tencent, Xianghe Capital, Tiantu Capital, Coatue, Sequoia Capital |
Masterworks built a platform that opens up the exclusive world of fine art investing to everyday people. They allow anyone to buy fractional shares in iconic paintings, effectively turning works by artists like Banksy into a tradable asset.
| Valuation | $1B (Joined October 2021) |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Alberto Simon, Hai Tran, Josh Goldstein, Scott Lynn |
| Funding Amount | $110M |
| Company Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Left Lane Capital, Galaxy Interactive, Tru Arrow Partners |
