Autentic AI Raises €1.5M Pre-seed

Autentic AI, a Spanish company providing an artificial intelligence-powered platform for market research, has raised €1.5 million in a pre-seed funding round. The startup enables businesses to accelerate customer feedback collection by automating interviews with verified consumers and experts.

Investors

Participants in the round included Baobab Ventures, Lanai Ventures, Acurio Ventures, and Masia VC.

Autentic AI Use of Funds

The company plans to use the capital to support the further automation of its research processes and to develop its own proprietary network of verified consumers and industry experts to increase control over research quality.

About Autentic AI

Founded in 2026 by Dani Diestre, Aniol Carreras, and Jacob Bamio, Autentic AI provides a platform that combines AI-led interviews and data analysis with human interpretation. The tool is designed to reduce the time required for market research from months to days, making customer insights more accessible for sectors including FMCG, retail, pharmaceuticals, and consulting.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://autentic.ai

Company: Autentic AI
Raised: €1.5M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: October 9, 2026
Additional Investors: Baobab Ventures, Lanai Ventures, Acurio Ventures, Masia VC
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence