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Artikuno Commerce is a London, United Kingdom-based e-commerce aggregator that acquires and scales independent Shopify-based online retail businesses across the broader digital commerce sector. The company evaluates and purchases existing digital storefronts, subsequently optimizing their daily operations through diversified marketing channels, automated customer service protocols, targeted content creation, and rigorous website conversion rate testing. By leveraging centralized logistics networks and actively managing cash flows, the firm aims to systematically improve the financial performance and long-term scalability of its acquired portfolio companies. Operating at the angel stage of corporate financing, the aggregator has secured early-stage capital from individual backers, including prominent investor Guillaume Lestrade, to fund its ongoing acquisition strategy. The enterprise currently competes with other digital commerce agencies and retail aggregators such as 9xb in the European market. Artikuno Commerce was officially founded in 2021.
Artikuno has raised $940K across 1 funding round.
Artikuno has raised $940K in total across 1 funding round.
Artikuno has raised $940K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $940K Seed in March 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | $940K Seed | — | F3A, #secretfund | Announced |
Artikuno is a UK-based startup that acquires small Shopify e-commerce stores (typically generating $300k–$10M in annual sales) and scales them at a portfolio level through optimization in marketing, CRM, logistics, and cash flow management.[1][3][2] It serves store owners looking to exit by offering a structured acquisition process completed in under 21 days, while providing growth services like Gorgias CRM automation to boost sales, customer loyalty, and operational efficiency for ambitious Shopify brands.[4][5][2] The company solves key pain points such as over-reliance on Facebook/Instagram ads, slow shipping, cash flow issues, and ad fatigue by integrating advanced tools, A/B testing, and fulfillment networks.[1][4]
Artikuno was founded by Konstantin Hilverth and Anton, operating under Garados Investments Ltd in London, UK.[1][6] Konstantin, with an MSc in Finance from the University of St Andrews and another MSc from Oxford University, built multiple successful e-commerce stores alongside Anton, who holds a BSc from Warwick Business School and prior finance experience.[1] The idea emerged from their passion for e-commerce, spotting opportunities to acquire underoptimized Shopify stores and grow them systematically rather than letting owners struggle with vulnerabilities like ad dependency and logistics.[1][3] Early traction came from their hands-on store-building success, evolving into a portfolio model with services like Gorgias integration, as evidenced by partnerships and a dedicated support site.[4][2]
Artikuno rides the consolidation wave in e-commerce, targeting fragmented Shopify stores amid rising competition from Amazon and TikTok Shop, where many owners face scaling hurdles like ad costs and logistics.[1][3] Timing aligns with Gorgias' growth as a CRM leader for Shopify, enabling automation in a market where 90%+ of revenue often ties to volatile Facebook/Instagram ads—Artikuno mitigates this via diversification and data-driven funnels.[1][4] Favorable forces include booming direct-to-consumer brands and AI-enhanced support tools, positioning Artikuno to aggregate and professionalize small players, influencing the ecosystem by raising standards in customer experience and portfolio management.[2][4]
Artikuno is poised to expand its portfolio by acquiring more mid-sized Shopify stores, potentially leveraging AI for deeper automation in CRM and logistics amid e-commerce's shift toward omnichannel and subscription models.[1][4] Trends like ad platform fatigue and prime-speed delivery demands will amplify its edge, while scaling Gorgias expertise could attract larger deals or enterprise partnerships. Its influence may evolve from acquirer to full-stack operator, humanizing exits for founders while consolidating a niche in a maturing DTC landscape—echoing its core promise of turning vulnerable stores into optimized, resilient businesses.[3][1]
Artikuno has raised $940K in total across 1 funding round.
Artikuno's investors include F3A, #SecretFund.
