Playground

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Make graphics like a Pro without being one

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2022 · $40.0M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
2022
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$40.0M
Last Round
$40.0M Series AJan 2023
Rounds
2

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Playground is an AI design studio for everyone, turning any idea into stickers, merch, posters, wallpapers, cards, and other custom designs using AI. The platform gives creators access to leading image-generation models -- including GPT Image 2, Nano Banana Pro, and Seedream -- in one place, free to start. Templates span dozens of categories, from t-shirts and logos to social media posts, letting anyone produce professional-looking graphics without design experience or software skills.

Summary

Playground is an Artificial Intelligence company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2022. It has raised $40.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $40.0M Series A round in Jan 2023. Investors include Bessemer Venture Partners and Index Ventures.

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Funding History

Series ASeries A2023 (est.)
$40.0M

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Funding: Seed through Series A. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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