What Artmyn does

Artmyn SA is a Swiss art-technology company that builds and operates a multi-spectral 5D imaging platform for the visual-art ecosystem, including a proprietary scanning device, online visualization software, and digital documentation services. The ARTMYN Scanner captures artworks under visible light, ultraviolet (365nm), near-infrared (920-1200nm), and topographic views using a 67-light array at 2000ppi resolution with FADGI 99% four-star color-fidelity compliance, producing interactive 5D digital twins of more than 1.5 billion pixels. The platform's product suite includes Interactive 5D Images, Immersive Videos, e-Catalogues, 2D HD Photographs, Multispectral Analysis, Digital Condition Reports, and the Biometric Art Passport — a 5-year renewable digital-fingerprint and condition-monitoring subscription. Artmyn serves auction houses, museums and cultural institutions, galleries, private and institutional collectors, art expertise professionals, and art transporters, operating two public scanning centers in Geneva (at Geneva Free Ports) and Paris (at ESI Fine Art), with parent company Invaluable providing global marketplace distribution.

The company generates revenue through a mix of one-time scanning fees based on artwork size and complexity, subscription renewals for Biometric Art Passports, and included professional services for video and e-catalogue production. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales in Switzerland and France, channel partnerships with art logistics providers, self-service access through a customer portal, and marketplace distribution via Invaluable's network of 4,000+ auction houses in 50+ countries. Founded in 2016 by Alexandre Catsicas (CEO), Loïc Baboulaz (CTO), and Julien Lalande (CPO), Artmyn has operated for 10+ years on R&D that preceded its commercial Scanner launch in 2017 and was acquired by Invaluable in 2023, operating since as a wholly-owned subsidiary maintaining its Swiss legal entity and independent technology division.

Name

Artmyn

Legal name

Artmyn SA

Website

https://artmyn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Artmyn is a Swiss art-technology company that builds a multi-spectral 5D imaging platform and scanning centers to digitize, authenticate, and monitor fine artworks for auction houses, museums, galleries, collectors, and art logistics providers, operating as a subsidiary of Invaluable.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vaud

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Art Scanning Services: One-time scanning fees based on artwork size and complexity. Includes access to 5D digital twin for 6 months, unlimited 2D HD exports (up to 49Mpx), and digital condition reports. Extended access available through subscription.
2. Biometric Art Passport: Annual subscription service (5 years renewable) providing digital portfolio and health booklet for artworks. Includes DNA fingerprinting, condition monitoring, document storage, and secure sharing capabilities.
3. Immersive Video Creation: Video production services included with scanning. Guided tour editor for creating promotional content with voiceover, music, and subtitles. Exports to professional formats and social media platforms.
4. E-Catalogue Platform: Self-service e-catalog creation tool accessible through customer portal. Free with scanning services. Enables rich digital catalogs with embedded 5D images, videos, condition reports, and secure private sharing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Artmyn provides 5D multi-spectral scanning services and a software platform for the art ecosystem, capturing artworks under visible, ultraviolet, near-infrared, and topographic light to produce interactive digital twins, digital condition reports, e-catalogues, and the Biometric Art Passport. Their proprietary ARTMYN Scanner uses 67 lights at 2000ppi resolution to generate over 1.5 billion pixel 5D datasets, serving auction houses, museums, galleries, collectors, and art experts.

Product overview

ARTMYN is a technology platform providing new-generation tools and services for the art ecosystem, consisting of a core scanning hardware product combined with software modules for visualization, analysis, and protection. The flagship ARTMYN Scanner captures artworks using multi-spectral imaging technology, which feeds into the Interactive 5D Images viewer for visualization. Supporting modules include Immersive Videos for creating guided tours, e-Catalogue for digital publications, 2D HD Photographs for high-resolution exports, Multispectral Imaging for analysis, Biometric Art Passport for digital fingerprinting and protection, and Digital Condition Reports for assessment documentation. All products are accessible through a centralized online portal and scanning centers in Geneva and Paris.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARTMYN Scanner A state-of-the-art scanning device for the art ecosystem utilizing 67 lights to capture artworks under Visible, Ultraviolet, Infrared light and topography at 2000ppi precision, achieving 99% four-star FADGI compliance. Scans a 60x40cm artwork in 15 minutes and accommodates works up to 2x2 meters with 2cm surface relief.
• Interactive 5D Images An interactive digital twin viewer offering over 1.5 billion pixels of resolution, enabling users to zoom deep into artwork texture, relight 3D surfaces on 2-axis illumination, and view under Ultraviolet, Near-Infrared, and Topography spectrums.
• Immersive Videos Video creation tool that generates guided tours with automatic camera and light movements from user-defined locations. Supports voiceover, background music, subtitles, and exports up to 4K resolution including H.264, Apple ProRes, and DNxHD formats for social media platforms.
• e-Catalogue Digital catalogue creation tool that embeds interactive 5D images, immersive videos, digital condition reports, and curated content. Supports secure private sharing through unique links with customizable access levels for clients worldwide.
• 2D HD Photographs High-definition 2D image exports up to 49 megapixels (7000x7000px) in JPEG, PNG, and TIFF formats. Available under Ultraviolet, Near-Infrared, Visible light and Topographic views, suitable for printing up to 600dpi on A4 documents.
• Multispectral Imaging Interactive multi-spectral analysis technology revealing Visible light (380nm-750nm), Ultraviolet (365nm for restoration detection), Near-Infrared (920nm-1200nm for sublayer compositions), and Topographic views of artwork surfaces for expertise, authentication, and scientific analysis.
• Biometric Art Passport A digital fingerprint and health booklet for artworks that makes originals unforgeable and enables condition tracking over time. Annual subscription protecting 2D and 5D images, videos, condition reports, certificates, provenance, and other documents for 5 years (renewable).
• Digital Condition Report (DCR) Interactive condition reporting system enabling annotation placement on 5D images under Ultraviolet, Near-Infrared and Topography layers. Generates video reports and supports secure sharing with clients worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute scan time for 60x40cm artwork (vs hours for traditional methods)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Invaluable, LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerInvaluable acquired ARTMYN as a wholly-owned subsidiary. Invaluable is the world's leading online marketplace for premier auction houses dealing in fine and decorative arts. ARTMYN technology is integrated into Invaluable's platform to provide 5D scanning services to auction house customers. Expansion planned to major cities worldwide.
• Geneva Free Ports and Warehouses SA (PFEG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to host first digitization center at La Praille site near Geneva International Airport. Provides convenient access to ARTMYN scanner at competitive pricing for artworks stored in Geneva freeport.
• ESI Fine Art TransportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for new scanning center in Paris at ESI facility in Saint-Denis. ESI provides professional art transportation and logistics services, enabling safe access to ARTMYN scanner at competitive pricing.
• Art AssuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt insurance provider partner. Collaboration for promoting art protection and insurance solutions leveraging ARTMYN biometric documentation.
• AXA Art AssuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt insurance leader partner. AXA Art is a specialized art insurance provider exploring integration with ARTMYN biometric documentation for policy applications.
• InvaluablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketplace partnership for distributing ARTMYN technology. Invaluable promotes ARTMYN services to its network of 4,000+ auction houses in 50+ countries.
• Club Innovation Culture (CLIC) FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural innovation organization. CLIC France challenged ARTMYN, ESI Fine Art, and participating museums to digitize artwork using technology.
• IESA arts & cultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt school partnership for educational programs and potential research collaboration in art technology.
• Confédération SuisseminorOthersSwiss Confederation sponsorship for research and innovation programs supporting ARTMYN development.
• KTI/CTI (Swiss Innovation Agency)minorOthersSwiss innovation agency providing funding and support for ARTMYN R&D programs.
• EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership through LCAV EPFL (Laboratoire d'Acoustique, Vibration et Signal) and EPFL Innogrants program supporting art technology development.
• IMD Business SchoolminorOthersBusiness school sponsorship and support for entrepreneurship programs.
• MassChallengeminorOthersStartup accelerator program participation supporting ARTMYN growth and mentorship.
• Venture LeadersminorOthersSwiss startup internationalization program supporting ARTMYN expansion.
• Fondation pour l'Innovation Technologique (FIT)minorOthersSwiss foundation supporting technological innovation providing funding for ARTMYN R&D.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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