Layers Closes Funding Round Led by LOI Venture for AI-Powered Shopify Plus Search and ...
Layers Raises Seed Round
Layers, a New York-based enterprise AI search, visual discovery, and merchandising platform built for Shopify Plus, today announced the closing of its first round of funding.
Investors
The funding round was led by LOI Venture, a $20 million early-stage fund co-founded by Hootsuite CEO Ryan Holmes and angel investor Manny Padda.
Layers plans to use the capital to accelerate product development, expand its engineering team, and scale go-to-market efforts. The company also intends to invest in infrastructure for agentic commerce, supporting AI agents that conduct shopping on behalf of consumers.
Founded in 2026 by Jake Casto and Lukas Tanasiuk, Layers provides a Shopify-native platform for AI-powered search and visual discovery. The company provides specialized tools that natively integrate with Shopify Plus to improve search intent and merchant control.
Funding Details
Company Website: https://uselayers.com
Company: Layers
Round: Seed
Funding Date: June 3, 2026
Lead Investor: LOI Venture
Company Website: uselayers.com
Software Category: E-commerce AI Software