Artisan AI
Category: AI Agents
Develops autonomous AI agents ('Artisans') designed to operate as full-time AI employees. The initial product, 'Ava', serves as an AI Business Development Representative (BDR) automating outbound sales processes. Artisan AI was founded in 2023. The company is led by Jaspar Carmichael-Jack. Based in San Francisco, CA, USA. Team size: 30-35. Total funding raised: $46.1M. Latest round: Series A. Key investors include Glade Brook Capital, Oliver Jung, Sequoia Scout, Y Combinator, HubSpot Ventures, Day One Ventures.
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Team size
- 30-35
- Total funding
- $46.1M
Value proposition
Offers a fully autonomous AI agent that manages end-to-end sales workflows—reducing operational costs, increasing efficiency, and streamlining the GTM technology stack.
Products and solutions
Ava (AI BDR/SDR Agent), Artisan Platform (for deploying and managing AI agents)
Unique value
Emphasizes fully autonomous AI agents that execute entire job functions independently, supported by bold, provocative marketing (e.g., 'Stop Hiring Humans').
Target customer
Businesses ranging from startups to established B2B enterprises looking to automate sales development, lead generation, and other repetitive go-to-market functions
Industries served
Technology/SaaS, B2B Services, Sales & Marketing
Technology advantage
Leverages proprietary AI models tailored for complex, multi-step business workflows (from lead generation to meeting bookings) and offers a success-based pricing pilot; positioned as a first mover in autonomous AI SDR space.
How they differentiate
Distinct focus on full end-to-end autonomy, offering an 'AI employee' rather than merely task automation or human augmentation. Backed by aggressive and controversial branding.
Main competitors
Other AI-powered sales automation platforms, Traditional Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms for SDR functions, In-house human SDR teams
Key partnerships
Y Combinator (W24 Batch Graduate), Pilot partnership with Paid.ai for success-based pricing, HubSpot Ventures (Investor with potential integration)
Notable customers
bioaccess (noted for positive outcomes, CEO Julio Martinez-Clark quoted)
Major milestones
Graduated from Y Combinator (Winter 2024 batch) Successfully raised Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A funding within approximately one year Launched 'Ava', the AI BDR agent Achieved viral marketing success and significant brand awareness Hit early ARR milestones
Growth metrics
Reached $1M+ ARR early on; subsequent growth reported as $700k+ ARR in 2 months followed by $2M+ ARR growth in the next 2 months; over 1 billion impressions generated via marketing campaigns.
Market positioning
Positioned as a disruptor in the sales technology space, aiming to replace traditional SDR functions with fully autonomous AI solutions.
Geographic focus
Primarily focused on the United States market, initially targeting the tech sector.
Patents and IP
No publicly disclosed patents as of the latest update.
About Jaspar Carmichael-Jack
Jaspar Carmichael-Jack is a serial entrepreneur with a background in operations, management, sales, and marketing. Before founding Artisan AI, he started an on-demand services startup and a full-service Go-To-Market (GTM) agency that grew to 15 employees and worked with globally recognized brands. He is a member of the Forbes Business Council.
Official website: https://www.artisan.co/