ChatFeatured Raises $2M Pre-seed
ChatFeatured, based in Toronto, is an AI search optimization platform that helps marketing teams turn visibility data into content and measurable results. The company has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to support team growth, go-to-market expansion, and the development of its autonomous AI search agents.
The round was led by Storytime Capital, with participation from Garage Capital and BY Venture Partners.
ChatFeatured plans to use the capital to grow its team, expand its go-to-market efforts, and build an autonomous answer engine optimization agent designed to operate as an extension of the marketing team.
Founded in 2026 by Farris Nasr and Nithiiyan Skhanthan, ChatFeatured is an AI search optimization platform. The company helps marketing teams improve their visibility when customers use AI tools to research buying decisions by analyzing citations, identifying competitive gaps, and automating content creation and publication.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://chatfeatured.com
Company: ChatFeatured
Raised: $2M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: July 22, 2026
Lead Investor: Storytime Capital
Additional Investors: Garage Capital, BY Venture Partners
Company Website: chatfeatured.com
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Technology