Sphere Raises Pre-seed

Sphere, a startup focused on data infrastructure for artificial intelligence, has closed its pre-seed funding round. The capital will support the company's mission to bridge the gap between data providers and AI model developers.

Investors

This round was led by Springcamp, with participation from Lightside Capital and several angel investors.

Sphere Use of Funds

Sphere plans to use the new capital to accelerate the development of its marketplace, which allows rights holders to price, license, and distribute content to AI companies while ensuring legal compliance and compensation.

About Sphere

Sphere provides a digital infrastructure platform that connects data and IP owners with companies requiring high-quality, rights-cleared datasets. The company focuses on industrializing data transactions to ensure transparency and value for content creators.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://getsphere.xyz

Company: Sphere
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 8, 2026
Lead Investor: Springcamp
Additional Investors: Lightside Capital, angel investors
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence Data Infrastructure
Source: https://getsphere.xyz/blog/sphere-announces-pre-seed-round