LeonardoAI
“Can a generative AI creative platform become the visual-first design and API layer for media production at scale within the Canva ecosystem?”
Founded2022
HQSydney, Australia
Latest roundAcquired by Canva
IndustryGenerative AI / Creative SaaS
The story
Leonardo.Ai launched in late 2022 as a generative AI platform for image (and later video) creation, scaling to 15M+ users globally. It was acquired by Canva and now operates as a Canva brand while maintaining its own platform, API, and team plans.
Last 12 months
Product timeline
2022
Leonardo.Ai founded in Sydney as generative AI platform for visual creativity· founding
2024
Acquired by Canva· acquisition
The stack
FX & payouts
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