TechCrunch Startup News - 3D mood board and marketplace Mattoboard picks up $2M to launch AI visual search
Matoboard, a startup focused on simplifying the creative process for interior designers and architects, has announced a $2 million seed funding round to support its new AI feature, DesignStream. This tool enhances the company's existing platform by allowing designers to efficiently search for products using natural language and visual inputs. The platform, described as a 3D Canva, enables users to mix and match virtual materials, create mood boards, and experiment with design ideas digitally, reducing the need for physical samples and minimizing waste. The design industry, valued at $201.97 billion by 2024, faces challenges with outdated product curation methods, leading to inefficiencies and waste. Matoboard addresses these issues by providing a centralized hub for design experimentation and a more sustainable approach to material sampling. The company plans to expand its material database and partner with global suppliers to bring every material online, further enhancing its platform's capabilities. Matoboard's user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both professionals and beginners, with a free version and a paid pro version available.
Key Points:
- Matoboard's DesignStream uses AI for efficient product search with natural language and visual inputs.
- The platform reduces waste by allowing digital concept presentations before ordering samples.
- Matoboard aims to consolidate design tools into one platform, enhancing efficiency for designers.
- The startup received $2 million in funding to expand its material database and global partnerships.
- Matoboard is accessible to both professionals and beginners, with free and paid versions available.
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