ChatFeatured Raises $2M for AI Marketing Search Agent

Toronto-based ChatFeatured has closed an oversubscribed $2 million pre-seed round led by Storytime Capital, with participation from Garage Capital and BY Venture Partners. The startup originally targeted $1.5 million but expanded the raise due to investor demand, just six months after launching in January 2026. The funds will support team growth, go-to-market expansion, and development of an autonomous answer engine optimization agent for marketing teams. ChatFeatured aims to help brands improve visibility in AI-generated search results, going beyond measurement to actively publishing content and driving results.