capital · May 20, 2026
Artisan AI Raises $25 Million Series A Funding Led by Glade Brook Capital
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Artisan, the AI-powered sales agents startup, secured $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Glade Brook Capital with participation from Y Combinator, Day One Ventures, and HubSpot Ventures. The round closed around May 15, 2026 for the San Francisco-based company founded by Jaspar Carmichael-Jack. Artisan markets autonomous AI sales agents for outbound work and has continued hiring humans despite its 'Stop Hiring Humans' campaign. The company has 37 employees and offers AI BDR products starting at competitive monthly rates.
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