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Artiphon

Nashville, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

Artiphon designs portable smart musical instruments, including INSTRUMENT 1, Orba, and CHORDA, that combine synth, looper, and MIDI controller functions to let people play sounds like guitar, piano, violin, and drums. The consumer hardware products are aimed at everyday creators and hobbyist musicians.

ConsumerCreator EconomyHardwareMedia & Entertainment

Founders & leadership

Artiphon was founded in 2011 by Mike Butera.

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Mike ButeraFounder
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Dana HolmesNamed on SEC filing
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Jerry McKameyNamed on SEC filing
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Kevin BrownNamed on SEC filing
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Max Engel

Investors · 3

500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K
Cadron Capital PartnersConway
Warner Music Groupreported

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.3M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2013–2018

▶$1.6MraisedMar 2019 · 9 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Dana HolmesDirector
  • Jerry McKameyDirector
  • Kevin BrownDirector
  • Mike ButeraExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.6M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$670KraisedNov 2014 · 12 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mike ButeraExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$670K
Proceeds to insiders
$30K
First sale
Nov 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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In the news

How Artiphon Makes Musical Instruments Everyday Experiencesforbes.com · Oct 2023Warner Music Boost Fund's First Investment Is A Universal Instrument Startup - Hypepotamushypepotamus.com · Apr 2019Artiphon Raises $2M in Seed Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Mar 2019Instrument Maker Artiphon Raises $2 Million | Nashville Cream | nashvillescene.comnashvillescene.com · Mar 2019Warner Music Group Leads $2 Million Funding Round for Nashville Startup Artiphondigitalmusicnews.com · Mar 2019Artiphon raises $2M round led by Warner Music | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2019

Frequently asked questions

What does Artiphon do?
Artiphon designs portable smart musical instruments, including INSTRUMENT 1, Orba, and CHORDA, that combine synth, looper, and MIDI controller functions to let people play sounds like guitar, piano, violin, and drums. The consumer hardware products are aimed at everyday creators and hobbyist musicians.
Who founded Artiphon?
Artiphon was founded by Mike Butera in 2011.
Who are Artiphon's investors?
Artiphon's investors include 500 Global, Cadron Capital Partners, Warner Music Group.
How much funding has Artiphon raised?
Artiphon has disclosed $2.3M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Artiphon headquartered?
Artiphon is headquartered in Nashville, US.