
Docent is a platform that connects artists, art enthusiasts, and collectors, aiming to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. They focus on showcasing artists and their works, particularly highlighting those featured in major art events like Art Basel. Docent also utilizes AI technology to provide personalized art discovery experiences for collectors. The company envisions a world where art community is interconnected, fostering a greater understanding of ourselves and the world through art.

Docent is a platform that connects artists, art enthusiasts, and collectors, aiming to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary art. They focus on showcasing artists and their works, particularly highlighting those featured in major art events like Art Basel. Docent also utilizes AI technology to provide personalized art discovery experiences for collectors. The company envisions a world where art community is interconnected, fostering a greater understanding of ourselves and the world through art.
Headquarters: Paris, France
Product: AI-powered smartphone and web platform for discovering contemporary art
Catalogue / Community: 20,000+ artworks and 2,000+ artists (platform claims)
Recent funding: Seed $5.0M announced Mar 13, 2024
Founder & CEO: Hélène Nguyen-Ban
Contemporary art discovery and collector-gallery-artist matchmaking
Art technology / Marketplaces
$5.0M
Investors reported: Bpifrance; Point72 Ventures; Polytechnique Ventures; Raphaël Varane
“Backed by institutional and strategic investors including Bpifrance, Point72 Ventures and Polytechnique Ventures, plus individual investor Raphaël Varane”