Obello, a San Francisco, CA-based AI graphic design platform, has raised $8.5 million in a Seed round, bringing its total funding to $9.5 million to date..
Investors
The round was led by Obvious Ventures, with continued participation from Baukunst, AVV, and Preview Ventures.
Obvious Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 2014. With over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), the firm is dedicated to funding early and growth-stage entrepreneurs who are reimagining trillion-dollar industries to create a positive impact on the world while generating strong financial returns.
Obello Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to expand product development, roll out enhanced AI image and video generation features, deepen integrations with design and marketing tools, and grow Obello’s customer base among mid-market and enterprise brands.
About Obello
Founded by Ben Pham and Ollie Ralph, Obello is an AI graphic design platform built to help brands create, manage, and scale on-brand content with speed and precision. Its proprietary Generative Layout Assistant Model (GLAM) intelligently resizes and adapts designs while maintaining brand consistency. Obello also modernizes HTML email creation and integrates with popular design and marketing tools, serving mid-market and enterprise brands worldwide. Early adopters include eBay, REI, ZenBusiness, OSEA, Ritual, Whisker, Fetch, Stasher, Thistle, Output, and Qonta.
Funding Details
Company: Obello
Raised: $8.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: November 2025
Lead Investor: Obvious Ventures
Additional Investors: Baukunst, AVV, Preview Ventures
Company Website: https://www.obello.com/
Software Category: AI Graphic Design / Generative Design
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