Seminal

Storytellers are here

The leading global licensing agent for visual artists.


Problem

Artists have no representation for their rights and licensing; only representation to sell their physicals


Solution

We connect the worlds hottest and emerging artists to brands, retailers, manufacturers and ad agencies around the world


Team

Ward (founder) previously in investment banking, started a print business called Pikcha, which eventually evolved into what is now Seminal. 50+ staff across Australia, US, UK, India, Sri Lanka. Ian Woods SVP of Licensing ran the Warner Discovery Licensing team for 15+ years, prior to that was the head of licensing at LucasFilm, Hasbro and Wildbrain. Has a 27 year career in the consumer products licensing industry.

Seminal

Series A

Australia

Artist

Team

Ward Williams

CEO

Ward Williams

CEO

Ward Williams

CEO

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Seminal

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ward@seminal.one

Membership

A place for the industry to come together to share challenges, discover solutions, and drive innovation across the entertainment industry.

Events

That bring the builders and buyers together.

Profiles

Searchable startup/scaleup profiles.

Connection

To others who are passionate about technologies impact on the industry

Pathways

Access to new pathways for technology adoption.

BUILDERS

All

Startups/Scaleups

CAST Profile

High Impact opportunities to connect with decision-makers across the entertainment industry.

Industry Insights via direct sessions with CAST buyers.

BUYERS

All

Entertainment businesses

Quarterly Innovation Report tailored to member challenges, showcasing startups, pilot opportunities, case studies, industry interviews and thought pieces.

Startup Triage & Vetting of inbound outreach, filtering, sense-checking and surfacing startups addressing member needs — turning inbound noise into actionable opportunities.

Strategic Engagement within existing member activities, helping organisations actively connect with the startups shaping the future of entertainment.

Membership

A place for the industry to come together to share challenges, discover solutions, and drive innovation across the entertainment industry.

Events

That bring the builders and buyers together.

Profiles

Searchable startup/scaleup profiles.

Connection

To others who are passionate about technologies impact on the industry

Pathways

Access to new pathways for technology adoption.

BUILDERS

All

Startups/Scaleups

CAST Profile

High Impact opportunities to connect with decision-makers across the entertainment industry.

Industry Insights via direct sessions with CAST buyers.

BUYERS

All

Entertainment businesses

Quarterly Innovation Report tailored to member challenges, showcasing startups, pilot opportunities, case studies, industry interviews and thought pieces.

Startup Triage & Vetting of inbound outreach, filtering, sense-checking and surfacing startups addressing member needs — turning inbound noise into actionable opportunities.

Strategic Engagement within existing member activities, helping organisations actively connect with the startups shaping the future of entertainment.

Membership

A place for the industry to come together to share challenges, discover solutions, and drive innovation across the entertainment industry.

Events

That bring the builders and buyers together.

Profiles

Searchable startup/scaleup profiles.

Connection

To others who are passionate about technologies impact on the industry

Pathways

Access to new pathways for technology adoption.

BUILDERS

All

Startups/Scaleups

CAST Profile

High Impact opportunities to connect with decision-makers across the entertainment industry.

Industry Insights via direct sessions with CAST buyers.

BUYERS

All

Entertainment businesses

Quarterly Innovation Report tailored to member challenges, showcasing startups, pilot opportunities, case studies, industry interviews and thought pieces.

Startup Triage & Vetting of inbound outreach, filtering, sense-checking and surfacing startups addressing member needs — turning inbound noise into actionable opportunities.

Strategic Engagement within existing member activities, helping organisations actively connect with the startups shaping the future of entertainment.

The home of entertainment industry startups/scaleups.

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The home of entertainment industry startups/scaleups.

Connect with us

The home of entertainment industry startups/scaleups.

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