MagicBrief

Launch ads that win

Sydney, Australia · $2.0M raised

Headquarters
Sydney
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$2.0M
Last Round
$2.0M Pre-SeedJul 2023
Rounds
1

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About

MagicBrief is a Sydney-based ad creative intelligence platform founded by CEO George Howes and co-founder Dan to help marketing teams track competitor ads, identify winning creative elements, and decide what to make next. The company was acquired by Canva in 2025 and continues operating as its own product with the same team and focus on creative performance.

Summary

MagicBrief is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Sydney, Australia. It has raised $2.0M in total across 1 round, most recently a $2.0M Pre-Seed round in Jul 2023. Investors include Blackbird Ventures.

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Funding History

Pre-seedPre-SeedJul 2023
$2.0M

Investors

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