A small group who help shape Artteom from day zero – and share in its upside.
The Founders Circle is for creators, collectors, and partners who see the long game: a platform where creators of all kinds – from artists and musicians to developers, filmmakers, writers, designers, streamers, and beyond – aren't just users, but co-architects. In exchange for early belief, feedback, and support, Founders receive lifetime advantages and a louder voice in how Artteom evolves.
Three reasons the Founders Circle is part of Artteom's DNA
We care who our earliest supporters are. Founders aren’t just capital – they’re proof that the right people believe this should exist.
Creators, clients, and partners who live with our tools in the real world catch problems and opportunities no internal roadmap ever will.
We want to reward those who take a bet on us early with meaningful, long-term advantages – and invite them into the responsibility of stewarding the platform.
Different founder paths, same long-term mindset
We expect most Founders to sit in one of these three “archetypes” – but real people are messy, and that's okay. The important part is alignment with the mission.
- • You want a platform that feels built with you, not at you.
- • You’re willing to give structured feedback on features and flows.
- • You care about fair monetisation, ethics, and long-term sustainability.
- • You love discovering and supporting emerging talent.
- • You want closer access to competitions, drops, and events.
- • You’re excited to help bridge creators and the wider world.
- • You see collaboration potential across competitions, licensing, or events.
- • You’re open to pilot programmes or co-designed initiatives.
- • You want a long-term, principled partner in the creative ecosystem.
A simple, honest path into the Founders Circle
Tell us whether you see yourself more as a creator, collector, partner, or some mix – plus what excites you about Artteom.
For those who fit, we’ll schedule a short call or async conversation to explore how you might plug in and what you’d expect in return.
We’ll share a transparent outline of benefits, commitments, and guardrails so everyone knows exactly what they’re signing up for.
Founders will be plugged into a dedicated channel for feedback, early features, and opportunities as the platform rolls out.
Example benefits we're exploring
These are not final, and the exact mix will depend on what Founders find most valuable – but this gives a sense of the direction we're heading in.
- • Locked-in discounts on future subscription or platform fees.
- • Boosted revenue share on certain marketplace or services transactions.
- • Priority access to new competition formats and experimental features.
- • Reserved seats in select juries, showcases, and curator programmes.
- • Deeper visibility into the roadmap and the reasoning behind decisions.
Early FAQ (subject to refinement)
Is this the same as giving equity?+−
Not necessarily. The Founders Circle is first and foremost about long-term alignment, perks, and participation. If equity or token structures ever come into play, that will be communicated clearly and separately.
Will there be a public list of Founders?+−
We expect to celebrate Founders publicly (with consent) inside the platform and on certain materials. Some may prefer to stay low-key, and we’ll honour that.
Can I change my involvement over time?+−
Yes. Life happens. If your availability or capacity changes, we’d rather have an honest conversation than pressure you to stay at a level that no longer fits.
You don't need a huge following, a gallery, or a VC fund. You just need a clear, well-articulated reason why this kind of platform matters – and how you see yourself contributing to it.