HUG (part of .ART Registry)

HUG (acq. dotART) is a pioneering startup offering a unique platform for artists to sell both digital and physical goods, while also fostering connections with fellow artists and art enthusiasts. Emphasizing technology and education, HUG was founded in 2022 by Randi Zuckerberg, notable for her role in creating Facebook Live and her experience as a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer.

With a mission to transform artists into successful creative entrepreneurs and democratize art access, HUG has built a community of over 35,000 creatives globally. Its notable achievements include the distribution of $300,000 in artist grants and scholarships and facilitating the participation of more than a thousand artists in events and exhibitions worldwide.

Operating in the Blockchain and Web3 industries and headquartered in the United States, HUG garnered substantial support in its latest $5.00M Seed Round on April 12, 2023, with contributions from prominent investors like Venrex, DIGITAL, Samara Asset Group, and OKX Ventures.