ComfyUI
10 known investors
Comfy is an open-source tool for building repeatable visual AI workflows by chaining multiple AI models together. It serves technical artists and creative professionals who want precise control over AI-generated visuals.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper Tools
Founders & leadership
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Yoland Y.inFounder
Investors · 10
Abstract VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $750K
Transpose Platform ManagementHouston
Chemistryreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco
Craft Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M
Cursor CapitalreportedLong Island City
ESSENCE VCreportedBothell
Essence Venture CapitalreportedSeattle · $10K – $10Mvia Timothy Chen · inferred
Pace Capitalreported · 2 sourcesNew York
Also in the syndicate · 2
CraftleadTruArrow
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$30M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2025–2026
- Undisclosed amountgrowth roundApr 2026
Chemistry Ventures (lead), Craft Ventures (lead), Cursor Capital, Pace Capital, TruArrow
Source ↗ - $30MraisedApr 2026 · 3 sources
Craft (lead), Craft Ventures (lead), Chemistry, Cursor Capital, Pace Capital, TruArrow
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 5
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Frequently asked questions
- What does ComfyUI do?
- Comfy is an open-source tool for building repeatable visual AI workflows by chaining multiple AI models together. It serves technical artists and creative professionals who want precise control over AI-generated visuals.
- Who founded ComfyUI?
- ComfyUI was founded by Yoland Y..
- Who are ComfyUI's investors?
- ComfyUI's investors include Abstract Ventures, Transpose Platform Management, Chemistry, Craft Ventures, Cursor Capital, ESSENCE VC, Essence Venture Capital, Pace Capital.
- How much funding has ComfyUI raised?
- ComfyUI has disclosed $30M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.