- BY Venture Partners has participated in an oversubscribed $2 million pre-Seed round for Canadian AI startup ChatFeatured, alongside Storytime Capital and Garage Capital, to support the development of AI-powered search optimisation tools.
- ChatFeatured, founded in 2026 by Farris Nasr and Nithiiyan Skhanthan, develops an AI search optimisation platform that helps brands improve their visibility across AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
- The fresh capital will be used to expand the company's team, accelerate go-to-market efforts, and develop autonomous AI agents capable of identifying and resolving AI search visibility issues for marketing teams.
- ChatFeatured has expanded into five countries within six months of launch and has been growing by more than 40% month-on-month.
- The round was led by Storytime Capital, with participation from Garage Capital and BY Venture Partners, and will support the next stage of the company's product development and commercial expansion.
- The platform identifies visibility gaps, recommends content improvements, and automates content creation and publishing to help companies increase AI citations and referral traffic.
- BY Venture Partners aims to support globally scalable artificial intelligence startups while connecting international founders with capital, expertise, and strategic networks across the MENA region.
BY Venture Partners has invested in a $2 million pre-Seed round for ChatFeatured, a Canadian startup specializing in AI search optimisation tools. The funding, which also includes contributions from Storytime Capital and Garage Capital, will support the startup's growth and product development.1257
Founded in 2026 by Farris Nasr and Nithiiyan Skhanthan, ChatFeatured's platform enhances brand visibility across AI search engines like ChatGPT and Gemini by identifying citation gaps and automating content creation. The company aims to expand its team and accelerate its go-to-market strategy with the new capital.
The investment aligns with BY Venture Partners' strategy to support scalable AI startups and connect international founders with resources in the MENA region. ChatFeatured has already expanded into five countries within six months of its launch, experiencing a growth rate of over 40% month-on-month. The funding will also facilitate the development of autonomous AI agents to address visibility issues for marketing teams.34
As the demand for AI-driven solutions continues to rise, ChatFeatured's innovative approach positions it well within the competitive landscape of AI search optimisation, making it a promising player in the industry.
“The funding will help ChatFeatured expand its team and accelerate go-to-market efforts, as it aims to develop autonomous AI agents for marketing teams. The startup has already seen over 40% month-on-month growth and has expanded into five countries within just six months of its launch.”
Wamda
Scottish Financial News
