ChatFeatured closes $2M pre-seed to build AI search visibility tools
ChatFeatured closed an oversubscribed $2 million pre-seed round. The company originally targeted $1.5 million and expanded to $2 million after investor demand exceeded that initial target.
Who Backed It
The round was led by Storytime Capital, with participation from Garage Capital and BY Venture Partners. Funds are earmarked for team growth, go-to-market expansion, and product development.
What the Platform Does
ChatFeatured positions itself as an AI search optimization platform. The stated focus is helping marketing teams convert visibility data from AI-driven search into published content and trackable results. The company was co-founded by Farris Nasr, who serves as CEO, with Ryan Nahas joining as founding Head of Growth.
The Operator Angle
If you’re watching how AI search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) is eating into traditional search traffic, ChatFeatured is betting that marketers need a dedicated tool to measure and respond to that shift. The $2M gives them runway to find out whether that’s a wedge or a full product category.
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