Verse secures £1.9m seed investment from angels and Venrex
The NFT platform raised funding from notable angel investors including Paul Forster to support its curated digital art marketplace.
Verse is an NFT platform that connects collectors with work by leading artists through curated exhibitions. The company provides a user-friendly interface that allows purchases using fiat or crypto without requiring a third-party wallet.
London-based NFT platform Verse has secured £1.9m in seed investment to support its curated digital art marketplace. The round drew backing from prominent angel investors including Paul Forster, Ben Stephenson, and Michael Daffey, alongside participation from Venrex. The capital arrives as the company prepares to launch its debut selling exhibition featuring works chosen by leading curators and artists. Verse aims to bridge the gap between traditional art institutions and the digital space by simplifying transactions and offering a trusted environment for collectors.
From the founder
"For artists, just as in the traditional art world, marketing and selling NFTs is a huge job and requires specialist knowledge and skills. It’s unlikely the world’s best digital artists will rise to the top if they also have to be world-class at web3 marketing in order to do so. We’re therefore helping artists join forces with people who really get it, leaving the artist to do what they do best – create amazing works!"
Jamie Gourlay
CEO at Verse
Investor perspective
"I am delighted to be an investor in Verse and looking forward to seeing some of the most important cultural artefacts being created in the digital realm and made accessible to collectors who aren’t on the Art Basel VIP list!"
Paul Forster
former CEO and co-founder of Indeed, Paul Forster
Investors
Paul Forster
Paul Forster
Ben Stephenson
Michael Daffey
Jeremy Hindle
The Venture Collective
Venrex
